Do women’s periods really sync up with their friends’?

Here to answer your burning health questions. No Images? Click here       One of my best friends got a music note tattoo on the top of her foot the moment we went to college. Flash forward 10 years (cringe) and now she loathes it, so she’s getting it removed. It turns out this is a more complicated process than you might think, as reporter Nicole Pajer found out this week. It takes multiple sessions to remove the tattoo, and it doesn’t just evaporate into thin air. Your body recognizes the ink particles as waste, and you dispose of it through pooping. Yep. I had no idea about any of this, so obviously I relayed all this information to my friend (sorry if you’re reading this!). I also discovered some interesting facts about periods — did you know they can change the sound of your voice? — as well as some crucial information on phobias. Take a look at those stories below. Any other questions you’ve got about your health? I’m all ears. Let me know and we’ll look into it! —Lindsay Turn up the Wellness Jams Wellness Jams is a curated playlist from celebrities, influencers and readers that will help you work out or chill out. This week, I created a playlist based on what celebrities have told me they listen to when they exercise. Check out the sweat-session jams below, which include a little Justin Bieber (thanks for that suggestion, Kevin Hart), Drake (Hailee Steinfeld’s current obsession), Cardi B. (Shay Mitchell’s personal favorite) and more. HIT PLAY ON THE ULTIMATE CELEB WORKOUT PLAYLIST Got a few tunes that push you through a hard gym session? Have some songs that perk you up on a bad day? Share your playlist by filling out this form. It may get featured in an upcoming newsletter. A Minute And Change Got a spare minute? Use it to change your life. Our "A Minute And Change" project will help you become happier, healthier and more productive by doing one thing a little differently. This week’s tip comes from ultramarathon runner Mirna Valerio, creator of the blog Fat Girl Running, on what she does each morning that makes her feel organized: I make my bed. I just started doing this… but it has already made my life so much better. Making my bed adds a sense of organization to my day, and I’m probably the most disorganized person ever. When I walk into my bedroom and the bed is made, I’m like, OK, at least I succeeded at that piece. VALERIO'S OTHER EASY MORNING HABITS You oughta know Women learn a lot of mistruths about their bodies over the years, particularly when it comes to periods. That may leave you with a lot of questions. Reporter Nicole Pajer investigated what’s real and what’s fake when it comes to that time of the month. Here’s what you should know: Your periods don’t actually align with your friends’ periods. At least not medically. Anecdotally, many women swear this happens (including me). But there’s little research to confirm this, according to experts. It’s possible to get pregnant on your period. Technically it CAN happen, although the odds are low. Sperm can remain viable up to five days after sex. Your period may tempt you to splurge. And not just on feminine products. Research shows that you’re more prone to impulsively spend money during the later part of your cycle. HOW THE WEATHER AFFECTS YOUR PERIOD, WHETHER IT’S OK TO SKIP YOURS USING BIRTH CONTROL AND MORE   Crushing on this 'gram Want more Wellness? Stop Casually Throwing The Word 'Phobia' Around There’s a difference between being afraid of something and having a phobia of it. 16 Honest Tweets About Life As An Introvert "The worst possible thing I can see on an Uber driver's reviews is 'great conversation.'" 15 Behaviors We Don't Always Recognize As Self-Harm Pay attention to these subtle signs.    .     HuffPost is now a part of Oath and a part of Verizon. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Oath Privacy Policy which explains how your data is used and shared. Learn More. No moon dust. No B.S. Just a completely essential daily guide to achieving the good life. Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Can't get enough? You'll also love HuffPost's Entertainment newsletter. ©2018 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe        . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe