Imane “Pokimane” Anys is pushing back against viewers who keep asking when she plans to have children.
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The Twitch star recently addressed the pressure women face over marriage, relationships, and motherhood, calling such questions invasive.
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Her candid response also touched on fertility expectations and personal boundaries.
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She also opened up about her mental health, revealing that she is currently seeing two therapists.
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Pokimane calls out viewers over questions about having children
Pokimane expressed frustration with viewers who repeatedly ask about her plans for motherhood.
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She pointed out that questions about boyfriends, marriage, and children can cross a line, especially when people assume women must follow a certain timeline.
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During her stream, she challenged the double standard and questioned whether people hold men to the same expectations.
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Pokimane said:
"I think sometimes people…
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Actually, let me rephrase this.
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I think sometimes people don’t realize how silly their questions are and, like, a little invasive.
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Where’s your boyfriend? Where are your kids?
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Like, that’s so goofy.
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It’s actually kind of disrespectful, especially because, like, you bet people like that are running around asking guys, 'When are you getting married?'"
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The streamer also brought up male fertility, arguing that conversations about having children should not place all the attention on women or their age.
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She said:
"And you know what’s the craziest part about that is?
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Sperm quality matters just as much as egg quality.
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And actually, sperm quality matters a lot more.
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It’s not so dependent on age.
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It’s more dependent on how much you take care of yourself."
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Pokimane then questioned why viewers were so invested in other people's family plans, suggesting they could ask more meaningful questions instead.
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She added:
"I don’t know.
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Like, if you guys really care that much about people having kids, there’s a lot of questions you could be asking."
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Pokimane's remarks highlight the tension public figures face when fans treat private life decisions as topics open for public discussion.
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Pokimane reveals she is seeing two therapists
The same livestream also gave viewers a personal update about Pokimane’s mental health.
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She revealed that she is currently seeing two therapists and clarified that both know about each other.
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Pokimane explained that she has been going through a challenging period, but views the work as part of her long-term mental health journey.
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She also joked about the arrangement, describing it as a “consensual three-way thing.”
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She said:
"To be honest, I’ve kind of been going through it recently, but I think in a way that’s, um, progressive?
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Guys, I’m doing so much therapy.
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I have two therapists.
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But don’t worry, they both know about each other.
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Me and, like, the therapists are okay with me seeing more than one therapist.
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Like, it’s all good.
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They don’t mind.
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I’m happy and taken care of.
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Like, I just have so much ****, you know what I’m saying?"
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Pokimane's comments offered a candid look at her efforts to prioritise her well-being while setting boundaries around personal questions.
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