Why men’s noses are bigger than women’s

Now, a new study from researchers at the University of Iowa confirms that this is true – stating that on average, men’s noses are 10% larger than women’s noses. According to the investigators, who analyzed nose size in European populations, the size difference is a result of different body build between both sexes, alongside different […]

Now, a new study from researchers at the University of Iowa confirms that this is true – stating that on average, men’s noses are 10% larger than women’s noses. According to the investigators, who analyzed nose size in European populations, the size difference is a result of different body build between both sexes, alongside different energy demands. They explain that in general, men have more lean muscle mass than women, which means they need more oxygen to encourage muscle growth and maintenance. They believe men have larger noses so they can inhale more oxygen, which is then transported to the blood before reaching the muscle. The results of the study revealed that from birth until puberty, girls and boys generally have the same nose size. But from age 11 is when the size differences begin to occur.