Q. I have started liking my best-friend, but I don’t have the guts to confess. What should I do?

 A. Haaye my dear macchi! This is one question that Amma has been asked too many times in her life. Young friendship turned into love is sweeter than even banana barfi!

Now my idli, you’ll have to proceed with caution. You wouldn’t want to ruin your friendship, for best-friends are our best allies and support systems. You need to muster up enough courage to go confess, but do not pressurise him/her into reciprocating the same feelings for you. They might just already feel the same way about you, little idli! Just in case they don’t, assure them that it will not affect your friendship.

Little idli, if you are sure of your feelings then don’t lose hope. Your best-friend might just come around in some time later and say that he/she feels the same about you. If not, then don’t get disheartened! There are many other options out there, waiting for a chance to be found out.

Q. Namastey Amma! I hope you answer to non DU student’s queries, as well.

My boyfriend and I want to do the deed for the first time but he insists on not using protection. Instead he only wants me to only rely on the pill, will it be enough?

A.  Aiyoo! Young macchi, your anxiety is natural. It reminds Amma of her youth, spent in the paddy fields many moons ago!

Now my spiced up idli, doing ‘it’ for the first time invites a lot of speculation and nervousness, but safety should always be your top priority. Using protection is the easiest way to ensure that.So even if your dosa doesn’t want to be moulded, tell him it’s not advisable! Though there are other ways such as pills and shots, but dear macchi you have to keep in mind the hormonal side effects it can cause, as well as, the financial feasibility of the choices you make.

Finally my little idli, it’s always good to be safe now, than be sorry later even if that means exchanging a few facts with your star crossed lover. Talk about the pros and cons of this before both of you decide to go all the way.

Have fun my naughty idlis, but always remember to be cautious!

Q. Amma, I’m gay and I really like a guy. But I don’t know whether he is gay. How do I find out without offending him?

A. My sweet macchi, love certainly has no boundaries, and hence extreme discretion is advised. You like dosas and they might like you back. But finding out if someone has the same taste as you can be a tough job!

If the other person is already your friend, then the surest way to know is if he opens up to you. In case that doesn’t happen, my idli, you need to observe and find out if he likes vadas, and whether he has a girlfriend. You can always ask, but keep in mind that you ask for the right reasons and respectfully, if you don’t want him to be offended.

Little idli, also keep in mind a few don’ts. You can’t go around asking all his friends if he’s gay. Also, if you plan to ask him directly, then respect his space if he denies it. Some people might not be ready to come out of the closet just as yet and you should respect their personal space.

In the end, remember to be very careful with the hot tava, my idli. Learn to move on, as there are plenty of fish around you, yet to be caught!

Q. Dear Amma, my boyfriend has a habit of smelling my sweat. Is this normal? He loves it when I am sweaty.

A. My sweet macchi, if Amma was ever told that she smelled like a fresh banana leaf, she would be really flattered. And so should you be, my fragrant idli!

Often lovers are attracted through more than one of the senses, it is not only the game for eyes little idli, but for all the senses of the body. Attraction through smell is uncommon but not unheard of. It is known to heighten the sense of pleasure and bring out passion. The natural smell of your body can attract the opposite sex more than any of those fancy perfumes you young people use these days.

If your man likes your salty odor, it only means that he is truely attracted to you, desires and loves every part of you. It is a compliment my dear macchi, and there is nothing strange about it. On the contrary in Amma’s experience it can be considered quite hot! *winks*

Q. Hi Amma. I am 2 years elder to my boyfriend and also a lot fatter than him. We have been going through troubled times lately, and I really want to spend some good time in bed. The problem being I don’t know his points. Are there some particular points for boys that they love to be felt around? Also, I hate blow jobs. And he loves it. How do I manage myself here.

Aiyyo my confused macchi! Amma’s heart goes out to you. There is nothing wrong with an age gap or your size. Love has no boundaries. Be it love in your relationship or love for self, accept who you are and be proud my idli!

When it comes to the perfect recipe to please your dosa, always remember communication is the key! You should talk to him about what he likes and discuss your comfort levels. Boys love it when their ladies take the lead and be naughty. Another thing you can do is casual dirty talk, it will heat up your bedroom for you!

Little idli, If you are not comfortable with a blow job, so be it. There is nothing wrong with having your limits. Just let him know what you are not comfortable with and both of you can work your way around it. Amma suggests introducing some new ingredients to your otherwise plain upma to spice things up a bit! Explore your options and have fun my macchi!

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 Ya what da? Some macchi actually shot his/her curious load from point blank range! But whether you’re a macchi caught in the net of perversion or just want to swim down uncharted territory, Amma is here to help you Fuccha Maccha! So here are a few pointers that should help you point your pointer in the right direction:

Attend every party: Every party you are invited to, make it a point to be there. There’s no better social gathering like the intoxicated air of parties that’ll help you net some fishes. To increase your chances you may want to ‘pitch your tent’ at a friend’s house for the night- if you know what I mean?

Be good at something- GOOD: Pretty soon you’ll notice that in college, everybody is a somebody. Be it in a society, a newspaper, and some even claim to be SexAmma! To set yourself apart – don’t rely on skinny pants, aviators and bling. Be really good at something and charm the opposite sex with your skills. Do whatever you do best, find a niche for yourself and do your thing with… what do you call it these days, oh right- SWAG.

Do not step on toes: If you want to do the no-pants dance right, watch your moves. If you get all up in someone’s place you creep them out, effectively ruining all chances.

Work on looks, AND HYGIENE: If Amma calls you macchi doesn’t mean that you smell like a dead one! Or look like you’re just out of the show Jailed Abroad. Even if you resemble Rajni Sir from real life, try looking like the onscreen Rajni Sir. Mind it!

Hi Amma.

I like sex and oral sex but my girlfriend hates both of them! Though we haven’t tried it yet and its only been three months since we are together. Help me.

You young idlies make Amma drop her appam in a hurry.

My dear Macchi, everyone has their own comfort zone and boundaries and you don’t want to push them, especially when its your girlfriend! Some of you dosas and vadas do not like to get their hands dirty (quite literally)!

And besides, before you get your boxers in a twist, 3 months may not be enough time for someone to be really comfortable with doing the deed with you. You need to talk and build a comfort zone for yourselves and the other person. Amma advises to put technology to its best use and try virtual sex first rather than jumping into the hot coconut oil in a single leap. That way you will know each other better and build a communicative bond.

If you still aren’t satisfied, then Amma suggests you move on and find someone who has a similar taste in chutneys as you!

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Q. Amma, I enjoy sex a lot more when I’m slightly tipsy or drunk but my boyfriend is unable to do it when he is even slightly intoxicated. How do we resolve this?

Aiyoo my confused little idli, adding a little spice to your otherwise plain upma is not a bad idea!

However, you need to talk it out with him, and come to an arrangement where you both get what you want while feeling comfortable. Maybe you both can up with a solution mid way that makes both you idlis happy! Perhaps you can chose to take your dosa with a little extra chutney, and he may not– which is completely fine as long as it’s okay with the two of you!

And there is fun when you both enjoy it, so just sit back and relax and let the things find their natural course.