Women's intuition is biological: Lower exposure to testosterone in the womb gives females an extra 'sense'

Scientists describe intuition as automatic, unconscious thought, while reflexive thought requires conscious analysis and takes more effort A University of Granada-led study carried out a test on 600 students to see whether men are less intuitive than women They looked at the digital ratio - an indication of prenatal testosterone levels - that compares the length of two fingers Men have a lower ratio and responded in a more reflexive way in the test, while women gave more intuitive answers indicating intuition is biological

By Sarah Griffiths

Published: 12:17 EST, 24 April 2014 | Updated: 04:46 EST, 25 April 2014

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Study claims that intuition could be partly biological and is related to the lower prenatal exposure to testosterone that females receive in the womb

Female intuition a womans ability to discern what other people are thinking and feeling is mysterious.

But now a new study claims that it could be partly biological and related to the lower prenatal exposure to testosterone that females receive in the womb.

A team of international experts think explains why women are more intuitive and less reflective than men.

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Women's intuition is biological: Lower exposure to testosterone in the womb gives females an extra 'sense'

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