Parvathy Omanakuttan 21
Each month, we ask a beautiful woman about men, sex and relationships. This month, Mumbai-based Parvathy Omanakuttan, first runner-up at the Miss World pageant, reveals that she’s not dating anyone at present because men aren’t brave enough to ask her out.
It is really admirable that men respect women. That shows how grounded men are.
What do you like least?
A condescending attitude—especially when they look at women as objects of sexual gratification.
Which country has the hottest men?
A fair amount of Indians are attractive.
Daniel Craig or Hugh Grant?
Hugh Grant—he’s got a certain innocence about him that I find appealing.
What's a good approach for a girl like you?
Men should treat girls like me as independent and confident and should be willing to go Dutch on a date.
How should a girl approach a guy she likes at the office?
I have more male friends and I think men are more gung-ho about asking women out.
What should men have learnt about women by now?
Men still complain that they don’t understand women. So, there’s a long way for men to go to understand that we’re all built differently and no common parameters can work in understanding us.
Where do you stand on pre-marital sex?
It’s very subjective—and I can’t sit here and decide whether pre-marital is right or wrong. Each to his own.
What constitutes a healthy sex life?
I am not experienced to answer this question!
When is an affair permissible?
I think age and certain amount of mutual feeling are parameters. But like dating, I can’t prescribe when or why a relationship is okay.
—As told to Anamika Butalia
