More Bacterial in Women's Hands

Wierd as it may seemed, there is a study that shows that hands of a woman has more bacteria than the hands of a man. Researchers who did this study weren't sure what is the real reason to it but Noah Fierer, an assistant professor in Colorado's department of ecology and evolutionary biology, suggested that it may have to do with the acidity of the skin. In general, men have more acidic skin than women. Other possibilities pointed out were sweat and oil gland production and the frequent usage of moisturizer or cosmetic applications, thickness of the skin as well as productions of hormones by different genders.

So, there you have it. If you are courting a woman and holding hands, make sure you wash your hands!