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Women like hotter showers than men – now a doctor has explained why

Have you ever noticed men and women like very different shower temperatures? If so, you aren't alone – and there's a scientific reason for our very different preferences

One bloke battling his partner's steamy bathroom sessions is Micah, who revealed the pair can't wash at the same time thanks to their different preferences. London-based medical expert Dr Sermed Mezher revealed women are far more likely to experience cold sensitivity and this can fluctuate throughout the menstrual cycle. "See, women naturally have a fractionally higher core body temperature compared to men which helps to keep those inner organs toasty, but can lead to cold sensitivity than can worsen throughout the cycle."

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