A recent scientific study found an “evolutionary” explanation for why women become colder than men.
The researchers found that men and women sense temperature differently, due to an intrinsic evolutionary difference between the heat sensing systems of both sexes, which is related to the reproductive process.
Researchers have found that this trait is present in many species, such as birds and mammals, where males prefer cooler conditions while females prefer warm embraces.
Tel Aviv University Dr. Eran Levin says: “Men and women feel differently at different temperatures. This difference in thermal sensation is not for us to argue with our partners about air conditioning, but rather an evolutionary perspective needs to distance husband and wife from each other so that everyone can enjoy a little peace and quiet.”
“Our study showed that this phenomenon is not unique to humans – in many bird and mammalian species, females prefer a warmer environment than males, and in sometimes preferences lead to the separation of the sexes.”
He added that this phenomenon is related to other characteristics seen in animals and humans.
For example, males are more likely to keep their distance and avoid contact with each other, while females are more likely to huddle together for warmth.
In migratory bird species, males spend the winter in colder areas than females that avoid drought.
Female bats tend to congregate in a warm corner, while males prefer to stay in a quiet passageway.
Even in species that live in pairs or mixed groups throughout their lives, in many mammals males prefer shade while females prefer sunlight or stay in valleys while males climb the slopes. mountain
The study, published in the journal Global Ecology and Biogeography, added that separating males and females reduces competition for environmental resources and repels aggressive males that could endanger children.
said Dr. Levine noted that this difference between male and female heat-sensing mechanisms is similar to the well-known differences between pain sensations experienced by both sexes and is influenced by differences in the neural mechanisms responsible. for sensation, as well as hormonal differences between men and women. .
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