The way I see it, intuition is subconscious perception of signs, phenomena, information etc invisible to conscious mind. Then our unconscious processes the gathered data, works out the answer or message and sends it to our conscious mind. That’s when we get gut feelings, premonitions or misgivings. Curiously, my bad vibes prove to be right much more often than good ones (the law of universal injustice, I guess).

For example, when I see a person for the first time I know (in general) to what extent I can trust them, because my brain automatically processes the data their face, body, voice etc provide.

I believe everyone has intuition you just have to listen out for it, though the degree of perception varies from person to person. Inner voice and rational thinking are the best decision making tools.

As for feminine/masculine intuition, I think it has to do with self-confidence and the courage to rely on your own intelligence, which is more common among men, rather than with sex.
However, we shouldn’t forget that to err is human, therefore trust but verify.
.-= Stella´s last blog ..A fix for the Get Answers gadget. =-.