Quickie with with Liam Labrooy

Liam Labrooy is a vibrant, insightful model and creative whose approach to life and relationships is refreshingly candid and health-focused. In a conversation, he speaks about his personal growth journey, the importance of self-care, and making conscious choices in relationships, and shares his views on intimacy and pleasure, emphasizing the value of trust and genuine connection in his first real relationship.

HOW WOULD YOU INTRODUCE YOURSELF AT A DINNER PARTY? 

I would walk in, with alcohol in my hand already, a tequila soda. Cause I’m trying to be healthy. And I’m just going to be like, “Hey, what's up? I'm here, the party's here.” I’m not even going to tell them my name. 

WHAT WAS YOUR SEX-ED LIKE? 

 Honestly, I don't think I had any sex-ed. I went to an international school. I think we're all very comfortable talking about it with our friends. So, we never really needed to be taught. I don't even know the specific way I sort of learned, I think maybe just through trial and error and learning from older people. I resonate with older people more. My friends were always comfortable talking about sex. And I felt like I just got little bits and pieces from that. Then, I interpreted that and made it my own.

HOW DO YOU PRACTICE SAFE SEX? 

I think especially when alcohol comes into mind, I think your judgment gets very cloudy. And so before you do anything, you just have to think what would sober Liam do. That's very important. Because I've done things, either sexually or not sexually, that when I'm drunk, maybe I would not do when I was sober. I always think: will I regret it tomorrow? Are there consequences to my actions? Is there anything I need to worry about? Yeah, I just always try and keep that in mind.

 

WHAT GIVES YOU PLEASURE? 

I know this is so basic. But 2024 is the year I focus on myself. And I know every single person says that at the start, but I started that even before January. I’m in a health phase. I eat healthy. I cut out a lot of very toxic people. I started my New Year's resolution in December. So I slowly started building those things, realizing like, “Who do I want to hang out with? What type of work do I want to do? What are my goals?” and I'm so far, doing very well. And so I think that gives him pleasure knowing I'm one step closer to my goals. 

As I focus on myself, then I can focus on others. And that increases my confidence and sexuality. If you're okay, doing good, and focusing on yourself, then everything else aligns with that. 

BEST AND WORST SEX ADVICE? 

Well, now that I'm in a relationship, it's important to do stuff with someone you care about. It's all about love at the end of the day, and if you don't have love for that person, respect for that person. It's not as satisfying. It might be a nice little quickie situation. But you won't look back and say, “Wow, that was life-changing.” It's very important to grow with your partner. And you can do that sexually, that's very important in a relationship.

Doing it sober or not blacked out is a very big thing. Of course, when you drink your tendencies, your horniness levels increase, but you end up just regretting it the next day. And again, it's it was like a quick fix. You just lose a lot of the essence of what sex and intimacy is.

WHAT'S THE PERFECT DATE? 

When I go on dates with my boyfriend, it involves a lot of food. I'm always on a diet, and it's a nice treat. I like saving special moments and occasions for good food. 

WHAT'S THE SEXIEST RESTAURANT? 

People’s Palace. Sticky Rice and Mango that’s almost a little sexual. This is something that the Philippines doesn't have enough of— dark, moody restaurants.

DO YOU BELIEVE IN MONOGAMY? 

A lot of people have different opinions. Being in a relationship now, it's my first real gay relationship. And especially right now, since it's a long-distance relationship, monogamy is very important. Trust is very important.

My partner and I have yet to speak about it. We just assume that. Maybe that's just the type person I am. 

HOW DO YOU KEEP IT SPICY?

I don't think we're really that spicy. But I think we're okay with that. Em Rata did an interview before where she said, “sex is not the most important thing.” Even though people have coined her as a sex icon. 

I don't think it's a need. I can even get horny if I was on FaceTime. For example, I was eating a pizza, and he was also eating pizza. That’s hot. Good conversation is much more important.