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ArticleEuropean journal of applied physiology2025

The effect of biological sex on cool seeking behavior during passive heat stress in young adults.

Hui Wang, Zachary J Schlader, Tze-Huan Lei, Toby Mündel, Tatsuro Amano, Naoto Fujii, Takeshi Nishiyasu, Narihiko Kondo

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Hui WangLaboratory for Applied Human Physiology, Graduate School of Human Development and Environment, Kobe University, 3-11 Tsurukabuto, Nada-Ku, Kobe, 657-8501, Japan.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1589-4161
Zachary J SchladerDepartment of Kinesiology, Indiana University School of Public Health, Bloomington, IN, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3590-3958
Tze-Huan LeiCollege of Physical Education, Hubei Normal University, Huangshi, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3157-099X
Toby MündelDepartment of Kinesiology, Brock University, St. Catharines, ON, Canada.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4214-8543
Tatsuro AmanoFaculty of Education, Niigata University, Niigata, Japan.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9451-6937
Naoto FujiiInstitute of Health and Sports Science, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9696-8291
Takeshi NishiyasuInstitute of Health and Sports Science, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan.
Narihiko KondoLaboratory for Applied Human Physiology, Graduate School of Human Development and Environment, Kobe University, 3-11 Tsurukabuto, Nada-Ku, Kobe, 657-8501, Japan. kondo@kobe-u.ac.jp.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5623-408X

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Japan Science and Technology Agency JPMJSP2148
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeThis study tested the hypothesis that females engage in cool seeking behavior to a greater extent during passive heating compared to males.

methods27 healthy participants (14 males) underwent two trials of 50 min lower leg passive heating with (Fan trial) and without the fan (No fan trial) in a 27 °C, 50% relative humidity environment. In the Fan trials, participants were allowed to use the fan by pressing the button to keep themselves comfortable while they were not allowed in the No fan trial.

resultsCool seeking behavior was initiated at the same change (∆) in rectal temperature (0.2 (0.2) °C vs 0.2 (0.1) °C, p = 0.281) and ∆ mean skin temperature (2.1 (0.6) °C vs 2.3 (0.6) °C, p = 0.307), but cooling time was longer (13.5 (5.4) min vs 17.3 (3.9) min, p = 0.040) and cumulative number of times pressing the button is more often (7.3 (3.6) times vs 10.8 (4.6) times, p = 0.049) in females compared to males. Thermal sensation, thermal discomfort, and perceived skin wetness were not different between sexes during lower leg passive heating in all trials (all p > 0.145). Furthermore, whole body sweat loss and local sweat rate on the forearm were significantly higher in males compared to females (all p < 0.042) across Fan and No fan trials.

conclusionIn conclusion, females engage in cool seeking behavior to a greater extent than males. Furthermore, thermal perceptions are not different between sexes during passive heating.

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Body Temperature RegulationHeat-Shock ResponseAdultFemaleHot TemperatureHumansMaleSex FactorsSkin TemperatureThermosensingYoung AdultCool seeking behaviorExternal coolingPassive heat stressPerceptual responseSex difference

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PMCPMC12174223

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