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Twins Share Fascinating Journey of Synaesthesia Discovery

1/23/2026

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Helen Besgrove and Kirsty Besgrove, twins with synaesthesia, find that sounds, tastes, and words evoke colors and textures.
The twins discovered their condition during university and learned it is genetic rather than gendered.
Kirsty, now a doctor, credits synaesthesia with her memory and spelling because it helps her recall information visually.
Although their color perception differs, both regard their experiences as normal and fascinating.

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Story summary

Helen Besgrove and Kirsty Besgrove, twins with synaesthesia, find that sounds, tastes, and words evoke colors and textures.
The twins discovered their condition during university and learned it is genetic rather than gendered.
Kirsty, now a doctor, credits synaesthesia with her memory and spelling because it helps her recall information visually.
Although their color perception differs, both regard their experiences as normal and fascinating.