Pooja Gupta Pooja Gupta Asked 6 months ago

Does women require more sleep than men?

I always feel so tired even after getting 7-8 hours of sleep, much more than my husband. I read somewhere that women might need more sleep. Is it true that women require more sleep than men?

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Sanya Goel Sanya Goel Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago
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Honestly, I feel like I need 10 hours of sleep just to function, while my brother survives on 5. I read somewhere that our hormonal cycles actually make us need more rest. So yes, we definitely need that extra nap!

Sanjay Verma Sanjay Verma Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

With housework and job, women in our families get very tired. Studies also say they need about 20 minutes more sleep because of complex brain activity. Simple solution is to divide household chores so women can sleep early.

Rahul Deshmukh Rahul Deshmukh Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Yes, women generally need slightly more sleep due to hormonal fluctuations and multitasking. If the women in your family are feeling constantly fatigued, make sure they get uninterrupted rest and proper nutrition.

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Preeti Sinha Preeti Sinha Joined May 2026 6 months ago

I used to ignore my extreme tiredness thinking women just need more sleep. Later, it turned out to be severe vitamin D deficiency and anemia. If you are sleeping a lot but still feel exhausted, get your blood tests done.

Hari Prasad Hari Prasad Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Instead of assuming it is just a natural sleep requirement, plan for a basic health package. You can get a full body checkup for around 1000 rupees online, which is better than spending on random energy tonics.

Shruti Iyer Shruti Iyer Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

I absolutely agree! Between periods, stress, and work, my body feels totally drained some weeks and I need extra sleep. It is totally okay to listen to your body and sleep in on weekends.

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Savitri Devi Savitri Devi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Haan beta, hum aurton ko ghar aur bache sab sambhalna hota hai toh thakan zyada hoti hai. Hamare sharir ko thode aaram ki zyada zaroorat hoti hai, isme sharam ki koi baat nahi hai.

Ananya Nair Ananya Nair Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yes, women's sleep needs can be different, especially during pregnancy or thyroid issues. I had severe fatigue that I ignored, which caused thyroid complications later. Please see a doctor if your sleep patterns have changed drastically.

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