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We're here to help you make 'scents' of this very interesting study!
Which side of the argument have you been on: the one saying something smells/tastes bad, or the one who replies saying everything smells/tastes fine?
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Here's a fun fact: women tend to detect bad smells more than men do!
If you have never seen one of Outdoor Anthony's videos on social media, then let us introduce you to "David Attenborough with jokes."
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He enjoys educating the masses on all things nature and other fun outdoorsy things, and in his most recent video, he shared more about olfactory abilities in men and women.
The olfactory system is the bodily structures that serve the sense of smell.
In Anthony's most recent video, he shares that "women were right".
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When it comes to smells, taste buds and even their bowels, women have a lot more to deal with than men.
Watch the video below to hear his explanation:
While he references a 2011 study, there is also a 2023 study published in the Scientific Reports Journal where researchers compared the responses of men and women to various olfactory stimulations.
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Many studies have shown that women excel in absolute detection, discrimination, and identification tasks compared to men.
But why is this possibly the case?
One theory suggests that a keen sense of smell may offer evolutionary benefits specific to a gender. According to News Medical: "The embryo protection hypothesis suggests that a woman's sense of smell and taste plays a crucial role in protecting the embryo during pregnancy, leading to healthier offspring."
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In the 2023 study, researchers examined the reactions and performance of men and women to a broader range of odour exposure outcomes.
The participants included 37 women and 39 men.
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The results showed that there "were no significant differences between men and women regarding sensory acuity or sensory decision rule", and both sexes were similar in these aspects.
In conclusion, they found that men's and women's olfactory functions are more similar than they are different.
The existence of gender-related differences in olfactory ability is still an open field of research with varying and sometimes opposed empirical findings and theoretical explanations.
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