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Sex differences in intensity ratings. Intensity did not differ between sexes for I‐1 (not perceived) and I‐2 (not painful) but for I‐3 (mildly painful) and I‐4 (moderately painful). Thus, less absolute stimulus intensity was required to induce mild and moderate pain in women compared to men. The asterisk indicates significant differences between sexes.
