Sleep is important for everyone – but do women require more than men? This has been an ongoing discussion among researchers and medical experts, as they weigh the various biological factors that come ...

Long ignored or minimized, the specificities of so-called female sleep are (finally) beginning to be the subject of rigorous scientific attention. What research reveals today is both illuminating and ...

If you spend any time in the wellness corners of TikTok or Instagram, you’ll see claims women need one to two hours more sleep than men. But what does the research actually say? And how does this ...

Thought everyone needed the same amount of sleep? Think again. A study published by the Cleveland Clinic reveals that, for physiological and psychological reasons, women need more sleep than men… ...

Most adults have heard the standard recommendation of seven hours of sleep per night, but emerging research suggests this one-size-fits-all approach might not adequately address the unique sleep ...

All too often, getting a good night’s sleep feels elusive. Even if you’re tired and go to bed at a reasonable hour, there’s no guarantee that you’ll fall asleep easily or stay asleep throughout the ...

Credit: Getty Images Differences in sleep quality between men and women start at puberty and continue to shift throughout pregnancy, menopause, and aging, affecting overall health across the lifespan.

In the never-ending battle of the sexes, a new topic has entered the conversation: Do men or women need more sleep? The rumor is that women need more, but is there truth to it? In general, sleep, ...

There are several biological, hormonal, and even psychological reasons for the difference in how much sleep women need. So if you’ve ever felt guilty about staying in bed a little longer, you can let ...

Amelia Scott is a member of the psychology education subcommittee of the Australasian Sleep Association. She receives funding from Macquarie University. If you spend any time in the wellness corners ...