Jacquelyne Froeber is an award-winning journalist and editor. She’ holds a BA in journalism from Michigan State University. She is the former editor-in-chief of Celebrated Living magazine and has editing and writing experience for print and online publications, including Health magazine, Coastal Living magazine and AARP.org.Do redheads have a higher pain tolerance? Do redheads need more anesthesia? Here’s what to know if you’re a natural redhead.
“You’re going to find out in a minute,” Sager quipped, knowing the nurse was there to see how dilated she was. Sager is, in fact, a real redhead. Or as she put it, the carpet matches the drapes. All people with red hair are born with a mutation of the MC1R gene. That's not only what gives them flaming locks of auburn hair, but, according to a 2021Overall, research on redheads supports the seeming contradiction that they have a higher tolerance for pain in general, but they have increased sensitivity to certain types of pain.The differences don't stop at the way redheads perceive pain. They also respond to pain medication differently.