These comedians didn’t follow the script. Discover the female comedians who rejected the assumption that motherhood is every woman’s destiny. Jen Kirkman, Lily Tomlin, Chelsea Handler, and more have spoken openly about living childfree and building meaningful lives without kids. Their voices offer representation for women who want autonomy, purpose, and freedom without the expectation of becoming mothers.

Holidays bring families together, but they also highlight the places where we don’t fully understand each other's lives. For childfree adults, this season can be both beautiful and emotionally complicated. We show up with love. We show up with generosity. But we also show up carrying unseen pressure. There are a few things we wish the people who love us understood about this time of year.

When someone confidently says they don’t want kids, it somehow invites a flood of opinions from strangers. But the truth is that none of it has anything to do with you. The criticism says more about their discomfort than your decision.

The stereotypes about childfree people that defined the early 2000s don’t make sense anymore. They don’t match the world we live in or the lives people are actually building. What’s taking their place is a more honest conversation about autonomy, values, finances, boundaries, and what adulthood can look like when you choose it for yourself.

Choosing a childfree life isn’t a debate topic. It’s a personal decision. Here’s why you don’t owe anyone, not even strangers, an explanation for living differently.

The choice to get a dog instead of having children is one that’s increasingly gaining traction, especially among the younger generations. It’s a practical, financial, and emotional decision for many people who want the perks of parenthood but without the financial drain and heavy responsibility of raising a human.

For us childfree adults, legacy isn’t inherited. It’s designed. Being childfree means you’re not bound by the traditional blueprint because you've made intentional choices about...

When friends start having kids, everything from the topics of conversation to the cadence of get-togethers can shift. Parenthood demands time and energy in ways that impact everyone—friends included. It’s not uncommon for these life changes to leave childfree friends feeling sidelined, a reality many of us face with mixed feelings of loyalty and loneliness.

Millennials are reshaping the housing market with a strong focus on pets, especially among those who are childfree or delaying parenthood. This shift influences home design, amenities, and location preferences as buyers seek spaces centered on their pets’ wellbeing. Developers and realtors are responding, transforming pet-centered living into a major real estate trend.

Pregnancy is often framed as the most natural step in life. But for many people, the idea triggers fear, anxiety, or panic. This post explores why that fear exists, why it’s often dismissed, and why it deserves open, grounded discussion.

Blackstone highlights that there is no single "right" path to fulfillment and happiness, and parenthood is not a universal aspiration.

Iris Apfel spent more than a century proving that individuality, curiosity, and creativity can be the foundation of a deeply fulfilling life. She and her husband Carl chose not to have children, and that choice shaped a world of travel, business, art, and boundless freedom. Her story is a reminder that there are many ways to build a meaningful life. Parenthood is one path, but not the only one. Iris showed us how beautiful it can be to choose what fits you.

Senhouse's journey offers a profound insight into the joys and rewards of a life unburdened by the responsibilities of raising children.

These extraordinary women chose not to have children, a decision that, in their respective times, was often met with scrutiny.

Living childfree offers a unique opportunity to prioritize freedom and flexibility in one's life.