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.

As Gen Z continues to make their mark on the world, it’s clear that the conversation around parenthood is evolving. Whether or not to have children is no longer a question of when, but if. For many women, the answer is that they will not become parents, and that’s perfectly valid.

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.

Contrary to popular belief, many childfree people aren't oblivious to the challenges of parenting. While it seems like some may view our decision to remain childfree as a lack of understanding or empathy, we assure you, we've done our homework. We know parenting is hard. That's why we've chosen to opt out.

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.

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