Why are women colder than men?

It's the age old battle of the sexes - Who controls the thermostat in the winner in most households?

Why are women colder than men? Or is it just a myth?

Well the science says it's definitely a thing! Women have a lower metabolic rate, meaning they produce less heat than men.

Men generally have more muscle mass than women which burns more calories therefore producing more heat. This heat sits on the skin helping men cruise around like a little portable heater.

In fact research says men feel most comfortable at about 22 degrees while women are much more comfortable at 25 degrees Celsius.

There’s also the constant battle of women in office buildings, who say that their work environment is sexist because the temperature had been set to a men's ideal temperature completely disregarding all the women's comfort in the office

But what about in Chinese Medicine? Well women are considered inherently Yin. Yin is the cool, slow moving factor in the universe. This makes sense in regards to metabolic rate. Women have a higher body fat percentage and traditionally were seen as less active than men (less hunting and gathering more nurturing).

In Chinese Medicine balance is key to keeping women healthy. Making sure their body stays warm enough is thought to protect from disease and discomfort.

Men are seen as Yang. Yang is the active, hot, fast moving aspect in the universe. Traditionally men were more active leading to them creating their own warmth (Yang). With men, ensuring they balance that Yang/ masculine heat with some Yin/ feminine cool is crucial for overall health.While women are definitely colder than men in general if you are experiencing constant coldness, fatigue, sudden weight gain or hair loss it may be a sign that your thyroid is out of balance.

Are you a cold frog? Do you think we should compromise and keep offices and all indoor spaces at a reasonable 23.5 degrees to keep both sexes happy? I sure do!