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Uncommon Facts About Women: Unveiling the Extraordinary

35 Intriguing Insights

By Boluwatife OreoluwaPublished about a year ago 4 min read
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1. Women Have a More Acute Sense of Taste

Studies suggest that women are typically more sensitive to tastes, especially bitter flavors.

2. Women's Brains Age Differently

The cognitive skills in women deteriorate more gradually compared to men as they age.

3. Women Are Better at Reading Emotions

Research indicates that women are sensitive and can read emotional expressions, thus making them more socially interactive.

4. Women Have Higher Basal Metabolic Rates

Women tend to burn more calories while resting as compared to others; this affects weight management strategies.

5. Women's Bones Are Stronger Than Men's

Women have denser bones and are mostly stronger than men until post-menopause, after which their bones weaken.

6. Women Are More Likely to Experience Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety disorders are statistically more prevalent in women, due to both biological and social influences.

7. More Nonverbal Communication is done by Women

Studies have shown that women make use of more gestures and facial expressions while communicating than men.

8. Women Have More Pain Receptors

Women have more pain receptors than men. And this may justify why they should be more sensitive to certain types of pain.

9. Interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Disciplines Growing Among Women

More women are going into Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics; thus, breaking the mold of gender-specific roles.

10. Women Often Have Better Long-Term Memory

Studies have shown that women are generally good in activities that involve remembering things and verbal memory, especially details.

11. Women Are More Likely to Be Left-Handed

Left-handedness is slightly more common in women than in men.

12. Women's Menstrual Cycles Can Affect Mood

These changes in hormonal balance during the menstrual cycle have significant effects on mood changes.

13. Women Remain Underrepresented in Leadership Positions

While the educational opportunities for women have increased, access to top managerial positions is still limited.

14. Women Have More Complicated Relationships

Women are much more emotionally involved in friendships and maintain these friendships through empathetic support.

15. Cardiovascular Symptoms Vary in Women

In women, signs and symptoms of heart disease may be so vague or different from the classic symptoms of heart disease that they often remain unrecognized and undiagnosed.

16. Women Are Better at Group Dynamics

Studies indicate that women are generally able to achieve more cooperation and teamwork in groups than men.

17. Women Go to the Doctor More Often

Women are more likely to visit the doctor earlier and more often than men, thus generally leading to better health outcomes.

18. Women's Hair Grows in Different Cycles

Generally, women have longer hair growth cycles, which over time equate to longer hair.

19. Sleep Disorders Are More Probable in Women

Insomnia and restless legs syndrome are only two of the most common disorders reported among women.

20. Women Have Better Peripheral Vision

Women appear to have a wider field of vision, which may have implications for their spatial awareness.

21. Women Hold More Power in Family Decision-Making

Women typically hold household purchasing decisions, thus commanding control over family finances and consumer trends.

22. Women Might Go Through Postpartum Depression

Many women are left with a range of mental health problems after giving birth, which may require support and treatment.

23. Women Have More Active Immune Systems

Women tend to sometimes react sharper with their immune system, which makes them more vulnerable to autoimmune diseases.

24. Women's Skin Produces More Collagen

Women have higher collagen density in their skin, which makes them look younger earlier on.

25. Women Are More Likely to Suffer from Body Image Issues

Cultural demands often place women in the position of striving for an unattainable body image and struggling more with self-esteem than men.

26. Socialization Can Affect Women's Interests

The roles that society expects them to play in life can socialize women from early on into certain interests and career choices.

27. Women Can Suffer from "The Curse of Knowledge"

Most women feel others understand what they mean, and thus communication breaks down.

28. Women Are More Likely to Suffer from Chronic Pain

Conditions, like fibromyalgia and migraine headaches, are also more common in women and affect their daily life.

29. Women Are Natural Planners

Studies have proved that women are generally good at planning and organizing, which helps in effective project management.

30. Women's Decision Making Styles Are Often Holistic

In making decisions, women often consider the wider ramifications of a situation.

31. Women Can Have Distinct Brain Connectivity Patterns

Neuroscientific studies have shown that women's brains may differ in connectivity from those of men.

32. Women Use Social Media for Support More Often

Women seek out and find more emotional support and connections on the various social media platforms.

33. Women Create Art on Many Levels

Women create art based on personal or cultural experiences.

34. Women Are Altruistic

Research has documented that, on average, women are more often performing prosocial behaviors and community service.

35. Women Are More Likely to Suffer from Imposter Syndrome

A lot of women suffer from feelings of inability and self-doubt despite their actual achievements.

These facts only point toward the wide range of experiences and aptitudes of a woman, thereby focusing on the different ways they are able to contribute to society.

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