The return of... EMILY SEARS

The stunning Australian model and influencer bounces back bigger and better to talk about boys, burgers, brain surgery, womanhood and her good mate Warnie...

- SANTI PINTADO

Magnificent photo shoot, Emily, and welcome back for another MAXIM cover. How does it feel the second time around?

It feels amazing! I’m really proud to be back and a lot has happened since my last cover, so this feels like a full-circle moment and I’m very honoured!

You’re wearing Honey Birdette for this one. What goes through your mind whilst shooting in lingerie?

First of all, let me just say, Australian lingerie is so much nicer than American — especially Honey Birdette! What goes through my mind while I’m wearing Honey Birdette? I feel invincible, sexy, feminine, confident and empowered.

And, as always, you look stunning. What is the sexiest thing about you?

I consider myself a passionate person and passion is always sexy. Not everyone can handle it but I think that’s the point – and when someone can, that’s when I find a spark. I’m a very strong, but also open-minded and understanding, person. I’m also pretty tough but if you gain my trust I’m very sensitive and sweet underneath it all — I’m a tough cookie but deep down I’m cookie dough! Kindness is also sexy. I’m a good friend and I’m loyal – these are things I find attractive in others, so I’d consider them sexy in myself.

When do you feel you are at your sexiest?

This is a hard one to answer! I feel sexy in all different times in all different ways. I feel sexy when I’m speaking my mind and having an intellectual conversation. Being smart is sexy, so engaging in interesting conversation and having something to say makes me feel empowered, which is sexy.

What’s your best asset?