According to research, women report suffering more pain than men.
Based on studies examining gender differences in pain perception, women not only report experiencing more pain throughout their lives but also experience it in more areas of the body, more frequently, and for longer durations compared to men (Women Feel More Pain Than Men**, Research Shows - Jul-2005).
Key Findings:
- Increased Pain Reporting: Women consistently report higher levels of pain compared to men.
- Broader Pain Distribution: Women tend to experience pain in more bodily locations.
- Frequency and Duration: Pain episodes are more frequent and last longer for women than for men.
Pain Experience Differences:
| Feature | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Pain Reporting | Generally lower reports of pain | Generally higher reports of pain |
| Bodily Areas | Pain experienced in fewer areas | Pain experienced in more areas |
| Frequency | Less frequent pain episodes | More frequent pain episodes |
| Duration | Shorter duration of pain episodes | Longer duration of pain episodes |
