Do women feel more pain than men?

After conducting a massive study, researchers argue that women are more likely than men to say "ouch"

Women report feeling more pain than men do, according to a new study, though it remains unclear whether hormones, cultural stereotypes, or some unknown factor is to blame.
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According to a new study published in the appropriately titled Journal of Pain, women, on average, experience higher levels of pain than their male counterparts — and by a large margin. What's the evidence? Here, a guide:

How was this study conducted?

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