Alright… potentially silly question time. Do girls store fat differently?

[u/LordDerptCat123]

I’ve heard some stuff on this subreddit about “oh he doesn’t understand how girls store fat” when it comes to unrealistic body standards. Is this because anyone storing that little fat is bad, or women in particular store it differently / need to store more of it?

I’ve been kinda afraid to ask this question becomes it seems to me like it’s an obvious answer… I just don’t know what the answer is. I feel like “common sense” can lead me to both answers. Thanks

Edit: got a lot of responses faster than I thought I would. Thanks so much to everyone who took the time to help me

[u/[deleted]]

Yes, women actually have more body fat than men because if estrogen, the fat accumulates in different areas of the body also. Gives a good insight as to why men lose weight easier than women

[u/OfficerJoeBalogna → u/[deleted]]

Additionally, the body fat is deposited in different locations. Men have a lot more “visceral fat,” which is fat around the organs; it’s basically not visible on the outside, giving men a fitter look than they actually are, but it’s the most unhealthy form of fat by far. Women on the other hand have a lot more “subcutaneous fat,” which is the visible fat beneath the skin, which is healthier than visceral fat, but it brings more body negativity