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men tend to smell stronger
One of the reasons some men smell more might be because they have higher testosterone levels -- testosterone influences apocrine sweat production. Then again, some guys stink simply by virtue of poor hygiene. We all know how clean women are, so compared to them, many guys don't bathe enough (hey, it's all relative, right?).
Middle-aged men produce a substance called noneal, which adds to the production of bad odors, but women produce just as much of it, so again, it comes down to hygiene.
Men are slobs by nature; they have a tendency to wear clothes that haven't been washed for a while. Yes, washing clothes is very important when it comes to odor. It doesn't matter if your body is clean; if you wear clothes soaked in B.O., you will smell like B.O.
Another reason men tend to stink more might be due to the fact that they are more physical. Women tend to live more placid lifestyles -- female construction workers and movers are still quite rare.
Furthermore, women aren't as into sports as men. Athletic men tend to perspire more because pores get bigger with use, so guys who workout a lot are more prone to have B.O. Physical activity causes perspiration and by now you know the gruesome process...
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