Whats Behind Menstrual Synchrony?
The first description of menstrual synchrony was published in 1971. A graduate student at Wellesley College noticed menstrual synchrony in her dormitory. So, she studied 135 female fellow students and found that women who were closest tended to cycle together. It was nothing short of fascinating. It implied that some mysterious communication system “bonded” the hormonal systems of women. The idea that women can biologically bond in this way may explain why menstrual synchrony is such an appealing idea. Researchers suggested that airborne chemical signals, called pheromones, could align the menstrual cycles of women who are close. In other words, the smell of one person might play an important role in the biologic functions of another.
Whats Behind Menstrual Synchrony?