On average when compared to men, women are _____ at smelling items that are on average associated with the female construct of gender, like fingernail polish, and _____ at smelling items that are on average associated with the male construct of gender, like motor oil.

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Research indicates that women generally have a more acute sense of smell than men. This heightened sensitivity does not significantly discriminate between odors traditionally associated with a particular gender, meaning women tend to be better at detecting a wide range of smells, including those culturally linked to both femininity and masculinity.

On Average When Compared to Men, Women Are _____ at Smelling