Women Need More Sleep Than Men, 7-8 Hours Are Not EnoughAll of us have often heard that we require 7-8 hours of sleep to function well.But if you are a woman and even after sleeping for eight hours, you are tired in the morning, this may be happening because you need to sleep a bit longer.While men can function well on 7-8 hours of sleep women need more time in bed.We are not just faffing about it; Dr Sonam Simpatwar from Mumbai's Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Smarak Hospital tells India Today, "As a gynaecologist, I can affirm that several studies suggest women generally have a greater need for sleep compared to men."our sleep requirements change with ageNewborns and toddlers require the most sleep. On average, adults typically need 7-9 hours of sleep per night for optimal health and functioning. While sleep needs may decrease slightly with age, older adults still require around 7-8 hours of sleep per night.Dr Kumar says, "The patterns of our sleep, however, change as we age. We spend less time in deep REM (rapid eye movement) stages of sleep, resulting in a decrease in the overall deep sleep hours. Circadian rhythms also shift, causing earlier bedtimes and earlier awakenings. For individuals over 40, sleep patterns may undergo significant changes."