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The Myth of Period Syncing
54:06 - 59:27 (05:21)
A study conducted by the National Park Service suggests that it's possible for periods to attract bears as they have an amazing sense of smell, but the study acknowledges the jury's still out on polar bears. It's the variability of the menstrual cycle that accounts for people thinking that they're syncing up.
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Despite the popular belief that women who spend a lot of time together sync up their menstrual cycles, research suggests that this is a myth.
54:06 - 56:03 (01:57)
Summary
Despite the popular belief that women who spend a lot of time together sync up their menstrual cycles, research suggests that this is a myth. Variability in cycle length and duration makes it unlikely for cycles to sync up naturally.
ChapterThe Myth of Period Syncing
EpisodeHow Menstruation Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
A common misconception is that you cannot get pregnant if you have sex during your period, but this is false because sperm can survive in a woman's body for up to five days and fertilize an egg even if you are still bleeding.
56:03 - 57:23 (01:19)
Summary
A common misconception is that you cannot get pregnant if you have sex during your period, but this is false because sperm can survive in a woman's body for up to five days and fertilize an egg even if you are still bleeding. It is important to understand this for anyone who is sexually active.
ChapterThe Myth of Period Syncing
EpisodeHow Menstruation Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
A 1988 study by the National Park Service suggests that bears could be attracted to human periods due to their keen sense of smell, and a subsequent study found that polar bears may specifically be attracted to menstrual blood.
57:23 - 59:27 (02:04)
Summary
A 1988 study by the National Park Service suggests that bears could be attracted to human periods due to their keen sense of smell, and a subsequent study found that polar bears may specifically be attracted to menstrual blood.