Tough in up. Man up. Grow some balls. These common expressions may have something to do with it. Aside from being physically stronger, men have been programmed

Tough in up. Man up. Grow some balls. These common expressions may have something to do with it. Aside from being physically stronger, men have been programmed since childhood to keep quiet about their discomfort and pain. It is far more acceptable for a woman to cry and complain about her pain (physical or emotional) than it is for a man. Both genders should be able to express their feelings freely without fear of being considered less of a man or woman. So I don't find it surprising that a man may underestimate or downplay their level of pain on a scale between 0 and 10.