The quantity and quality of your nightly shuteye hinges upon countless factors. Your caffeine and alcohol intake, your level of physical activity and when you work out, and the consistency of your wake and sleep times are only a few of the many contributors influencing how well and how much you sleep, and that's before you even consider whether you have the best mattress for your needs. But have you ever wondered if certain predispositions out of your control contribute to your sleep issues?
For instance, how much do sex and gender play a role in sleep quantity, quality, and even clinical sleep disorders? Are there unavoidable differences in sleep between men and women? These questions, answered ahead.
