**Discussion topics and links of interest to childfree individuals.  ["Childfree" refers to those who do not have and do not ever want children (whether biological, adopted, or otherwise).](http://bit.ly/2HkFmcL)**

# Subreddit Rules 

####[Please read the rules before posting.](http://bit.ly/2R0D8iA)

1. No off topic nor low quality content.
2. No bodily function/fluid pics/gifs/vids.
3. No repost.
4. Keep it civil and respectful. 
5. No making fun of harm made to kids. 
6. Flair posts accordingly to content.
7. Non CF people are welcome, bingos aren't.
8. No crossposting to or from r/childfree. 
9. No pic/gif/vid posts. Text only. <Experimentally open rule>
10. Parental regret must be flaired as such.

####[Current and past mod announcements](http://bit.ly/2Mg4BM7)

# Newcomer? 

###Questions for us?

* **[The FAQ](https://www.reddit.com/r/childfree/wiki/faq)**
* **[The Wiki](http://bit.ly/2MjJXe0)** - Note: access this resource using a web browser. 
* **[The Glossary](http://bit.ly/2Ryka7W)**
* **[Articles on childfreedom](http://bit.ly/2Mi80Kx)**

### Frequent Posts

* **[Official Reposts Hall of Fame](http://bit.ly/2FznclN)**
* **[Childfree Comics](http://bit.ly/2FAcICX)**
* **"What are your reasons for being childfree?"** [They are all listed here.](http://bit.ly/2RCxQPe)
* **"What is you guys' age? Gender? Location? Religion? Job?"** [Previous subreddit surveys answer all of these.](http://bit.ly/2MlIV1u)
* **"I'm childfree but my SO isn't. What do we do?"** [If they won't change their minds the same way you wouldn't, your options are limited.](http://bit.ly/2QToOYV) 
* **"You guys complain a lot. Why are there so many rants?"** [It's important for everyone to have a space to vent, and sadly this is one of the very few we have.](https://www.reddit.com/r/childfree/wiki/faq#wiki_then_why_are_there_frequent_posts_complaining_about_them.3F)
* **"Am I the only one who likes children but doesn't want any of my own?"** [No, you aren't.](http://bit.ly/2RYd5Ne)
* **"I'm not CF, am I allowed  to post here?"** [Sure, no trouble. We only ask you to be respectful of our life choices.](http://bit.ly/2RwV60Y)
* **"Are you SURE I'm not going to regret that choice? I've never heard of parents regretting their choice."** [There are plenty parents who come here to tell us to follow our guts if it tells us that kids aren't meant for us.](http://bit.ly/2DgZjND)

# Interesting & Useful Material

### Resources for the Childfree

* **[Childfree Friendly Doctors](http://bit.ly/2RR9qB4)**
* **[Sterilization Preparation Binder](https://norugratsnoragrets.wixsite.com/binder/)**
* **[Abortion laws by country / state / region (wikipedia)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abortion_law)**
* **[Scientific Studies, Articles and Surveys](http://bit.ly/2FIvrLC)**
* **[Childfree Websites and Social Networks](http://bit.ly/2RwqYmq)**
* **[Childfree Books](http://bit.ly/2RT7JTp)**
* **[Childfree Friendly Venues](http://bit.ly/2TXILQh)**

### Social and Love Life

* **[Love and Sex Life Troubleshooting](http://bit.ly/2TW4GY0)**
* **[Social Life Troubleshooting](http://bit.ly/2Dj3jNP)**
* **[Answers to bingos](http://bit.ly/2FLyxOW)**

###Stickied Threads Schedule

* **CF Lounge - Weekly Off-Topic Discussion** Monday mornings
* **CF4CF** 1st Monday of the month

#Related Subreddits

**[Childfree Subreddits Network](https://www.reddit.com/user/CFmoderator/m/cf/)** (Other childfree subreddits)

**[Insanity Subreddits Network](https://www.reddit.com/user/CFmoderator/m/insanity/)** ("Other people are insane and/or shitty" subreddits)

**[Questions Subreddits Network](https://www.reddit.com/user/CFmoderator/m/questions/)** (For questions about parents or parenting to non non-parents)

**[Support Subreddits Network](https://www.reddit.com/user/CFmoderator/m/support/)** (Help, assistance and support subreddits)

# Subreddit Filters

**Use the filters to see or exclude posts from one category at a time, and "Show All" to return to the original feed.**

##Filter In

[LEISURE](http://bit.ly/2RyhFm4) | [FIX](http://bit.ly/2MgWnDC)
---|---
[BRANT](http://bit.ly/2U1bQKR) | [DISCUSSION](http://bit.ly/2AQ1iqO)
[RANT](http://bit.ly/2FAcdIO) | [SUPPORT](http://bit.ly/2QUUOMj)
[RAVE](http://bit.ly/2RDGpcz) | [PERSONAL](http://bit.ly/2Cy3lj0)
[ARTICLE](http://bit.ly/2AQ0Vwq) | [FAQ](http://bit.ly/2QWh888) 
[HUMOR](http://bit.ly/2Csien2) | [REGRET](https://www.reddit.com/r/childfree/search?q=flair:regret&restrict_sr=on&include_over_18=on&sort=new&t=all)
[PET](https://www.reddit.com/r/childfree/search?q=flair:pet&restrict_sr=on&include_over_18=on&sort=new&t=all) | 

##Filter Out

[NO BRANT](http://bit.ly/2CsmvH6) | [NO SUPPORT](http://bit.ly/2Mhujjz)
---|---
[NO RANT](http://bit.ly/2sw9l7x) | [NO FAQ](http://bit.ly/2T3np46)
[NO FIX](http://bit.ly/2sAk012) | [NO REGRET](http://bit.ly/3d1ESZZ)
[NO PET](http://bit.ly/3RT6Sxt) | 

####**[Post Flairs and Filters Guide](http://bit.ly/2T4n2X0)**

<div class="md"><p><strong>Discussion topics and links of interest to childfree individuals.  <a href="http://bit.ly/2HkFmcL">&quot;Childfree&quot; refers to those who do not have and do not ever want children (whether biological, adopted, or otherwise).</a></strong></p>

<h1>Subreddit Rules</h1>

<h4><a href="http://bit.ly/2R0D8iA">Please read the rules before posting.</a></h4>

<ol>
<li>No off topic nor low quality content.</li>
<li>No bodily function/fluid pics/gifs/vids.</li>
<li>No repost.</li>
<li>Keep it civil and respectful. </li>
<li>No making fun of harm made to kids. </li>
<li>Flair posts accordingly to content.</li>
<li>Non CF people are welcome, bingos aren&#39;t.</li>
<li>No crossposting to or from <a href="/r/childfree">r/childfree</a>. </li>
<li>No pic/gif/vid posts. Text only. &lt;Experimentally open rule&gt;</li>
<li>Parental regret must be flaired as such.</li>
</ol>

<h4><a href="http://bit.ly/2Mg4BM7">Current and past mod announcements</a></h4>

<h1>Newcomer?</h1>

<h3>Questions for us?</h3>

<ul>
<li><strong><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/childfree/wiki/faq">The FAQ</a></strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://bit.ly/2MjJXe0">The Wiki</a></strong> - Note: access this resource using a web browser. </li>
<li><strong><a href="http://bit.ly/2Ryka7W">The Glossary</a></strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://bit.ly/2Mi80Kx">Articles on childfreedom</a></strong></li>
</ul>

<h3>Frequent Posts</h3>

<ul>
<li><strong><a href="http://bit.ly/2FznclN">Official Reposts Hall of Fame</a></strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://bit.ly/2FAcICX">Childfree Comics</a></strong></li>
<li><strong>&quot;What are your reasons for being childfree?&quot;</strong> <a href="http://bit.ly/2RCxQPe">They are all listed here.</a></li>
<li><strong>&quot;What is you guys&#39; age? Gender? Location? Religion? Job?&quot;</strong> <a href="http://bit.ly/2MlIV1u">Previous subreddit surveys answer all of these.</a></li>
<li><strong>&quot;I&#39;m childfree but my SO isn&#39;t. What do we do?&quot;</strong> <a href="http://bit.ly/2QToOYV">If they won&#39;t change their minds the same way you wouldn&#39;t, your options are limited.</a> </li>
<li><strong>&quot;You guys complain a lot. Why are there so many rants?&quot;</strong> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/childfree/wiki/faq#wiki_then_why_are_there_frequent_posts_complaining_about_them.3F">It&#39;s important for everyone to have a space to vent, and sadly this is one of the very few we have.</a></li>
<li><strong>&quot;Am I the only one who likes children but doesn&#39;t want any of my own?&quot;</strong> <a href="http://bit.ly/2RYd5Ne">No, you aren&#39;t.</a></li>
<li><strong>&quot;I&#39;m not CF, am I allowed  to post here?&quot;</strong> <a href="http://bit.ly/2RwV60Y">Sure, no trouble. We only ask you to be respectful of our life choices.</a></li>
<li><strong>&quot;Are you SURE I&#39;m not going to regret that choice? I&#39;ve never heard of parents regretting their choice.&quot;</strong> <a href="http://bit.ly/2DgZjND">There are plenty parents who come here to tell us to follow our guts if it tells us that kids aren&#39;t meant for us.</a></li>
</ul>

<h1>Interesting &amp; Useful Material</h1>

<h3>Resources for the Childfree</h3>

<ul>
<li><strong><a href="http://bit.ly/2RR9qB4">Childfree Friendly Doctors</a></strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="https://norugratsnoragrets.wixsite.com/binder/">Sterilization Preparation Binder</a></strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abortion_law">Abortion laws by country / state / region (wikipedia)</a></strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://bit.ly/2FIvrLC">Scientific Studies, Articles and Surveys</a></strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://bit.ly/2RwqYmq">Childfree Websites and Social Networks</a></strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://bit.ly/2RT7JTp">Childfree Books</a></strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://bit.ly/2TXILQh">Childfree Friendly Venues</a></strong></li>
</ul>

<h3>Social and Love Life</h3>

<ul>
<li><strong><a href="http://bit.ly/2TW4GY0">Love and Sex Life Troubleshooting</a></strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://bit.ly/2Dj3jNP">Social Life Troubleshooting</a></strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://bit.ly/2FLyxOW">Answers to bingos</a></strong></li>
</ul>

<h3>Stickied Threads Schedule</h3>

<ul>
<li><strong>CF Lounge - Weekly Off-Topic Discussion</strong> Monday mornings</li>
<li><strong>CF4CF</strong> 1st Monday of the month</li>
</ul>

<h1>Related Subreddits</h1>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/CFmoderator/m/cf/">Childfree Subreddits Network</a></strong> (Other childfree subreddits)</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/CFmoderator/m/insanity/">Insanity Subreddits Network</a></strong> (&quot;Other people are insane and/or shitty&quot; subreddits)</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/CFmoderator/m/questions/">Questions Subreddits Network</a></strong> (For questions about parents or parenting to non non-parents)</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/CFmoderator/m/support/">Support Subreddits Network</a></strong> (Help, assistance and support subreddits)</p>

<h1>Subreddit Filters</h1>

<p><strong>Use the filters to see or exclude posts from one category at a time, and &quot;Show All&quot; to return to the original feed.</strong></p>

<h2>Filter In</h2>

<table><thead>
<tr>
<th><a href="http://bit.ly/2RyhFm4">LEISURE</a></th>
<th><a href="http://bit.ly/2MgWnDC">FIX</a></th>
</tr>
</thead><tbody>
<tr>
<td><a href="http://bit.ly/2U1bQKR">BRANT</a></td>
<td><a href="http://bit.ly/2AQ1iqO">DISCUSSION</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a href="http://bit.ly/2FAcdIO">RANT</a></td>
<td><a href="http://bit.ly/2QUUOMj">SUPPORT</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a href="http://bit.ly/2RDGpcz">RAVE</a></td>
<td><a href="http://bit.ly/2Cy3lj0">PERSONAL</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a href="http://bit.ly/2AQ0Vwq">ARTICLE</a></td>
<td><a href="http://bit.ly/2QWh888">FAQ</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a href="http://bit.ly/2Csien2">HUMOR</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/childfree/search?q=flair:regret&amp;restrict_sr=on&amp;include_over_18=on&amp;sort=new&amp;t=all">REGRET</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/childfree/search?q=flair:pet&amp;restrict_sr=on&amp;include_over_18=on&amp;sort=new&amp;t=all">PET</a></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>

<h2>Filter Out</h2>

<table><thead>
<tr>
<th><a href="http://bit.ly/2CsmvH6">NO BRANT</a></th>
<th><a href="http://bit.ly/2Mhujjz">NO SUPPORT</a></th>
</tr>
</thead><tbody>
<tr>
<td><a href="http://bit.ly/2sw9l7x">NO RANT</a></td>
<td><a href="http://bit.ly/2T3np46">NO FAQ</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a href="http://bit.ly/2sAk012">NO FIX</a></td>
<td><a href="http://bit.ly/3d1ESZZ">NO REGRET</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a href="http://bit.ly/3RT6Sxt">NO PET</a></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>

<h4><strong><a href="http://bit.ly/2T4n2X0">Post Flairs and Filters Guide</a></strong></h4>
</div>

Not now. Not ever. 

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**Discussion topics and links of interest to childfree individuals.  ["Childfree" refers to those who do not have and do not ever want children (whether biological, adopted, or otherwise).](http://bit.ly/2HkFmcL)**

<div class="md"><p><strong>Discussion topics and links of interest to childfree individuals.  <a href="http://bit.ly/2HkFmcL">&quot;Childfree&quot; refers to those who do not have and do not ever want children (whether biological, adopted, or otherwise).</a></strong></p>
</div>

All posts must be **assigned a flair** and be **tagged appropriately** (e. g. NSFW or graphic).

(Shortened rules, see sidebar for full text)

1. No off topic nor low quality content.

2. No bodily function/fluid pics/gifs/vids.

3. No repost.

4. Keep it civil and respectful.

5. No making fun of harm made to kids.

6. Flair posts accordingly to content.

7. Non CF people are welcome, bingos aren't.

8. No crossposting to or from r/childfree.

9. Off topic raves cannot be pictures, gifs or videos only.

<div class="md"><p>All posts must be <strong>assigned a flair</strong> and be <strong>tagged appropriately</strong> (e. g. NSFW or graphic).</p>

<p>(Shortened rules, see sidebar for full text)</p>

<ol>
<li><p>No off topic nor low quality content.</p></li>
<li><p>No bodily function/fluid pics/gifs/vids.</p></li>
<li><p>No repost.</p></li>
<li><p>Keep it civil and respectful.</p></li>
<li><p>No making fun of harm made to kids.</p></li>
<li><p>Flair posts accordingly to content.</p></li>
<li><p>Non CF people are welcome, bingos aren&#39;t.</p></li>
<li><p>No crossposting to or from <a href="/r/childfree">r/childfree</a>.</p></li>
<li><p>Off topic raves cannot be pictures, gifs or videos only.</p></li>
</ol>
</div>

Why don’t you want kids?