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Which gender has the highest pain tolerance? A closer look at the science

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Studies consistently show that women are more likely than men to report chronic pain and higher pain intensity in clinical settings, but the question of which gender has the highest pain tolerance is far more complex than a simple comparison suggests. The answer lies in the intricate interplay between biological, psychological, and social factors that shape individual experiences of pain.