From: Why It's Cool for Males to Be Shirtless in Public: A Look at Culture, Biology, and Confidence
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From a biological viewpoint, going shirtless helps the body cool down by exposing skin to airflow and letting sweat evaporate faster. Men generally have more upper body muscle and sweat glands, so this cooling method is effective. It’s a natural way to keep comfortable in heat or during physical activity.

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  • Sweat evaporation cools the body.
  • Men have more muscle and sweat glands on their torso.
  • Less clothing means better heat loss.
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Going shirtless helps men cool down in hot weather by allowing sweat to evaporate more easily.
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