Can a guy wear a woman's helmet safely? I'm a guy and since I started wearing a helmet for mostly Trail Riding and occasionally for commuting, I noticed that the helmet looks really large on my head. My doctor later confirmed with a tape that my head is slightly smaller than average, and this explains why my helmet looks weird on me. I would like to wear a smaller helmet.

I have a couple of questions in this regard:


Are Women's helmets any smaller than men's?
If they are, would it be safe for me to wear one (assuming I can find a color I like!) ?
Are there in fact helmets for teenagers that might be useful in my situation?


I am slightly below average height and about 145 lbs.
"Women's" helmet is a pure marketing feature. All helmets have to pass the same safety standards and if it fits wear it. 

Most helmet models come in at least 2 or 3 sizes. You should be able to find a helmet in the size that fits your head diameter. All the major manufacturers make helmets for every head size from 2 year olds to XL for adults. Every helmet should
have the head size range listed somewhere on the box.