I know it probably seems like innocent fun, but the original post expressed nervousness about wearing nothing but shorts and a sports bra in front of her classmates. It's pretty unkind to go out of one's way to pretty much assure her that yes, in fact, many of her classmates will be sure to be ogling her boobs in an undoctorly way. There are better ways to be supportive (yes yes, no pun intended) of one's future classmates and colleagues.
I would ask you, megathunder, polarbear, and dharma to imagine what it would be like to be a female patient riding in an elevator with some male doctors.
One doctor says to the other, "I love the new thin gowns for patients, we can totally see the ladies' racks better through them!"
"Hurr huurr, yeah, boobs!"
"I was thinking of turning the air conditioning down in the examining room..."
"Oh, yeah, exactly what I was thinking my man!"
How is that patient going to feel when she gets to the examining room and the nurse hands her a thin gown? When her doctor comes in? Anytime she has to see a male doctor ever again after that?
I know you probably didn't mean to make futurepitt feel uncomfortable, or any of the other women who make up half of this forum. But can you see how that might have made someone uncomfortable? Especially someone who
is modest and isn't looking forward to wearing so little?
Jagger's right that the shirtlessness is the least of one's worries, especially after the first lab or two - everyone's wearing the same amount as you, so it's more like being at the beach. And, face-to-face, people are professional and respectful (and, guys, I know that you would be professional and respectful if we were all half naked in an OMM lab together - I just ask that you extend that courtesy here. It's even more important on the internet, where people can't gauge your intent by your facial expression or tone of voice). The pubic symphysis stuff can be a little horrible, especially if the teacher uses you for demonstration or you get a bad partner...
<---- Thats the average guy.
