On social media, health gurus and influencers are claiming that men can function on two hours fewer sleep than women - but research shows the difference is not that extreme.
The average woman in the UK sleeps for around eight hours each night, while men typically only catch around seven. Most couples say the imbalance has caused tensions in their relationship.
Why Do Women Need More Sleep Than Men? A Duke University Study Found That Women Require At Least 20 More Minutes Of Sleep Each Night Because Of Differences In Their Brains.