So as an introduction to my blog, I thought I'd write about my work (don't start snoring yet!) I work in the field of Infectious diseases, and since most of our work deals with trying to understand how disease affects humans, we work with human cells as a template for our studies. I, in particular, study certain STIs. Although not many people would admit this, I do believe that what I do , is very useful and essential in the study of women's health. However, I will admit, doing what I do, detailed studies and descriptions of certain organs and processes becomes essential. Uncomfortable situations have been known to arise, and we counter these with a sense of humor. I was quite apprehensive about working in this field initially. Apprehension soon changed to alarm and horror on learning that my research advisor would be a member of the opposite gender, who was just 8 years elder to me. I was prepared for a significant amount of embarrassment, followed by panic, ending with a