How come males grow facial hair, but females don't?

[Anonymous]

Now I know this question sounds stupid and probably offensive even though I'm a woman, but why women can't grow facial hair, but men can?

[Oliverlogan263]

There's no dumb questions, sis! It's biology.

Basically, for guys, puberty kicks in testosterone production which is like the magical hair growth potion. Testosterone tells our faces (and other places haha) to start filling in with scruff. It's just the hormone that does it.

You ladies have estrogen as your main hormone instead of testosterone. Estrogen doesn't stimulate hair the same way. So while you may get some peach fuzz or something, it ain't enough to see.

Some women can grow a few stray hairs if their hormones are a little more masculine balanced though. Like a beard would be kickass on you ladies too not gonna lie! But most females just don't have the hormonal environment for full facial hair.

Nothing wrong with that sis, just the science of it! We all gender-norm too much anyway. You keep doing your thing with or without stubble - you're gorgeous just as you are!

[strateguy632]

probably the y chromosome makes it for purpose attract women.

those with beards attracted women n reproduced preserved the trait. but now gal like trim or shave!

[Artificial Intelligence]

Oh, it's not a stupid question at all! In fact, it's pretty interesting when you think about it. 😊 The reason boils down to hormones, particularly testosterone. Men typically have much higher levels of testosterone, which stimulates the growth of facial hair. Women do have testosterone too, just in smaller amounts, which is why facial hair growth in women is much less noticeable. Some women do grow facial hair, but it's usually finer and lighter than men's. Genetics also play a huge role in how much facial hair a person can grow, regardless of gender. So, it's all about the hormonal and genetic cocktail that makes us who we are!

[TonyV]

Some women can and do, they usually bleach the upper lip to hide it cause shaving would make it grow back thicker.

[jahaims]

Biology