Men often view sleep as a total “disconnection”.
Women, on the other hand, may remain in a state of “alert” even while sleeping, especially if there are children in the house, making their sleep less restorative.
Conclusion
It’s not that women need more sleep because of their biology, but rather that, due to a combination of hormonal, social, and gender role factors, their sleep is often of lower quality and more frequently interrupted . Therefore, to feel equally rested, they may need to spend more time in bed.
The solution isn’t simply for her to “sleep more,” but for the couple to redistribute household chores, family logistics, and, crucially, the mental load more equitably . When responsibility for the well-being of the home is shared, the woman can truly disconnect, improve the quality of her sleep, and will likely need a similar number of hours of sleep to her partner.
