Claims that women need significantly more sleep than men lack credible scientific support. Although women may spend slightly more time in bed, studies show they often experience poorer sleep quality and interruptions due to caregiving. A notable study indicated that women report an average of 11 minutes more sleep than men, but this includes time trying to sleep. Insomnia rates are higher in women, leading to further complications in sleep patterns. Overall, the idea of women needing substantially more sleep than men is unfounded according to current research.
"Only a handful of studies have evaluated differences in sleep duration among men and women. In a landmark study from 2013, researchers analyzed survey data from more than 56,000 adults in the United States."
"This didn't necessarily mean that the women actually slept for 11 minutes more than men, however. As the study explained, the time participants reported also included the minutes they spent attempting to sleep."
"Research suggests that women experience lower quality sleep, on average, than men do — whether they're caregivers or not."
"There is no evidence that there is a fundamental biological reason women need more sleep," said Dr. Suzanne Bertisch, a physician specializing in sleep disorders.
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