How can you be single, queer and happy?

How can you be single, queer and happy?

How can you be single, queer and happy?


Growing up in the 90’s things seemed pretty simple.

You get to your mid-twenties, find someone you are attracted to who lives in close proximity, get married and live a happy life. But Martin could never relate to any of this because he is gay.

Cut to now, aged 32 and a little jaded by love – he has no desire for marriage or a partner. But can he still be happy?

On today's episode of #QueerAF, he goes on a journey to find happiness and comfort in being single...


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National Student Pride 2020

This season is inspired by National Student Pride's themes:

  • Carving out space for womxn in the community
  • Queer Sex
  • Disability
  • Researching the Rainbow (STEM)

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