by Tania
Khadder
1. Men are bigger and stronger
I know, because I’ve lost arm-wrestling matches to even the puniest ones. The reason for the variance in size? Natural selection. You see, men had to compete with one another for female mates, which weeded out the weaker ones. The result? A man will rarely have to struggle with opening a jar, lifting furniture or lugging a heavy suitcase. Not only are they born stronger, but it's easier for them to get stronger, since testosterone boosts muscle growth. But hey, stronger doesn't mean tougher, judging by how they react to even the slightest hint of a cold symptom.
2. They're happier
Women are three times more likely to suffer from stress and depression. Blame it on our naturally lower levels of mood-enhancing chemical serotonin, our constant hormone fluctuations, and - my favorite excuse - the fact that we have to live with men.3. Men experience less pain, less often
For some reason, women experience more physical pain than men. I’m sure we can all think of a few obvious, extreme scenarios (um…childbirth), but those aside, women are prone to more daily aches and pains. Scientists say differences between the sexes in the central nervous system make women more susceptible to certain pain-inducing conditions (like migraines and arthritis).And to add insult to injury, over the counter painkillers like Tylenol don’t work as well on us. No wonder we’re depressed.
4. They get paid more
Decades after women’s liberation, and men are still raking in more dough. Women earn 78 cents per every dollar earned by a man, performing basically the same work.Then again, women are less likely to base their self-worth on a salary or job title - which is especially handy at a time when people are losing both, at record speeds.
5. Men are always right
Always. No matter how much evidence there is to the contrary. Even once they’ve been proven wrong. Still right.6. They stay warmer
Men have a higher average body temperature. Which would explain why I’m wearing a winter coat in the office. Meanwhile, my male counterpart sports a lightweight, long sleeved shirt. He looks perfectly comfortable, and I’m still cold.7. When nature calls, they answer
It’s almost as though the world was designed to make it easier for men to pee. First, there’s the obvious physiological advantage – one that allows them to go anytime, anywhere (unfortunately for any unsuspecting passerby). Then, there’s the less obvious physiological advantage. Men have longer urethras, so they don’t feel the urge as quickly – or as often - as women do. Not fair, given the relative ease with which they can take care of business.Meanwhile, we women suffer the excruciating wait outside the ladies’ room – then again, sometimes the long line makes for some good banter (just don’t laugh too hard).
8. "Bros before hos" rings true for them
Never mind the derogatory nature of the expression – the notion of loyalty still resonates. And the fact that there is really no equivalent for women is telling. In my experience, men are kinder to one another than we are. How often do you hear a girl trash talk another girl - even her own best friend? All the time. Now, how often do you hear a man doing the same? Almost never.Someone once said a misogynist is a “man who hates women as much as women hate one another.” I hope to God I never meet such a man.
9. Men are smarter
Sort of. Recent IQ test studies show that men, on average, score 5 points higher than women. But these findings are not exactly without flaw. The correlation seems not to be gender-specific but rather size-specific. Larger people have larger brains, which means more neurons, and thus, higher intelligence. Of course this is not always the case (Albert Einstein didn’t have a particularly large brain), but it does appear to be the general trend.Another consideration is the subjective nature of IQ tests – for example, men perform better in tests of spatial intelligence, while women excel in linguistic intelligence. Who’s to say which types of intelligence are more valuable? Nowadays, more women are graduating from college than men – I like to think that’s a more significant coup than five measly – and questionable – IQ points.
10. It really is a man's world
High school me refused to buy into it. College me was skeptical too. Heck, even grad school me held onto a glimmer of hope that the conventional wisdom was flawed (and that my mother was – as usual – wrong). But all grown up, working, professional me knows better. Men earn more for the same jobs. Most of my bosses have been men. Men don’t have a biological clock. On a man, wrinkles add character. And on and on and on.But being a woman isn't all bad: Check out the 10 Reasons Why It's Better to Be a Woman
