Bad news: Stress at work can cause you to overeat and make bad food choices. Good news: You can protect yourself from that unhealthy cycle by getting a good night’s sleep. Researchers found that stressed out employees who slept well the night before tended to make better food choices ... even when they experienced stress at the office the next day. (Michigan State University)
And with that being said....
Yes, you really do need more sleep than your guy. According to science, women need around 20 minutes more sleep each night than men do to feel rejuvenated. (Daily Mail)