Some individuals simply don’t want children, and it’s as straightforward as that.
Despite knowing their lives would be better without kids, the pregnancy subject continues to be a societal taboo. This lack of understanding often leads to criticism for those who choose to be open about their decision.
Karina Irby, an Australian bikini model and designer, is known for promoting body image online. Her 1.1 million Instagram followers value her authenticity when it comes to this topic.
As the CEO of Moana Swim, she frequently shares her thoughts online and recently addressed a series of Q&A’s on her Instagram stories. Naturally, the topic of pregnancy arose, and Karina was prepared to put the discussion to rest once and for all.
When asked if she planned on having kids, she responded with a photo of her and her husband, stating: “Nope. Children by choice couple over here.” The subject of children resurfaced after several business-related questions.
One follower commented: “You will retrete this decision if you don’t have kids.” To which Karina retorted: “Regret* How can you be so sure I’ll regret it? You don’t know me or my husband? I’d regret having them.”
Over the years, the model has been unequivocal about her decision, one reason being that she and Ryan are content without children.
The topic is so recurrent that Karina felt compelled to address it again in a recent Instagram post. She’s content without children, though some trolls claim she “has no purpose”.
In an open-hearted video, the influencer divulged her reasons for not wanting kids, acknowledging her stance often “upsets strangers” who can’t understand her lack of maternal desire.
Recounting one incident, Karina narrated how a “really nice” woman was taken aback upon learning of the influencer’s decision not to have children with her husband.
The woman’s reaction was so pronounced that Karina saw the “blood drain” from her face, prompting the influencer to discuss the matter with her audience.