Chrishell Stause and G Flip Share Candid Details of Their Difficult IVF Journey

Chrishell Stause, known for the real estate reality show “Selling Sunset,” and Australian artist G Flip, who identifies as non-binary, have emerged as powerful voices in the ongoing dialogue about queer family building, recently sharing the “very grim” realities of their IVF experience with the public. The couple, married since May 2023, have faced repeated setbacks in their attempts to grow their family, with Stause recently acknowledging that her next round of IVF might be her last attempt with this method.

In a heartfelt Instagram post, Stause wrote: “Back on the IVF hell train. I think this may be my last attempt. There are other alternatives, but this route needed to be tried first because of timing. So, if it’s meant to be it will be. If not, pivot.” Her words reflect both the physical and emotional toll the process has taken, as well as the resilience required to navigate such intimate challenges in the public eye.

Stause and G Flip’s willingness to share their experience publicly has not only drawn support from fans and fellow celebrities, but has also highlighted the unique hurdles faced by LGBTQ+ couples seeking to build families. IVF, or in vitro fertilization, often involves a series of physically demanding and emotionally draining procedures, with no guarantee of success. For LGBTQ+ couples, these challenges are compounded by additional legal, financial, and societal barriers.

G Flip spoke candidly about the emotional toll in a recent podcast interview, saying: “There’s a little bit of hope, and then it all backfires, and then it’s going and starting again.” They praised Stause’s strength and positivity in the face of repeated disappointment, describing her as “a brilliant and strong human being for everything she’s gone through. Not only with this whole process we’re going through, but also her whole life.” These moments of vulnerability have resonated deeply with audiences, especially those within the LGBTQ+ community who see their own experiences reflected in the couple’s journey.

By discussing their IVF journey openly, Stause and G Flip are helping to destigmatize alternative family planning pathways and encouraging greater transparency around fertility challenges. Historically, conversations about IVF and fertility have often excluded LGBTQ+ individuals, contributing to feelings of isolation and invisibility. The couple’s story is prompting more inclusive discussions about reproductive health, access to medical care, and the emotional complexities of family building for queer people.

Organizations such as Family Equality and the Human Rights Campaign have long advocated for greater awareness and policy change around the needs of LGBTQ+ families. Stause and G Flip’s testimony adds a powerful, personal dimension to these efforts, underlining the importance of comprehensive fertility support that acknowledges and respects the diversity of modern families.

The couple’s openness has sparked widespread conversation on social media, with many LGBTQ+ individuals and allies expressing gratitude for their transparency and courage. Their journey has become a rallying point for those advocating for more equitable access to fertility care, as well as those seeking to normalize the struggles faced by countless families. DIVA Magazine, a leading LGBTQ+ publication, noted that Stause and G Flip’s story “is creating conversation on LGBTQIA+ family planning and destigmatising alternative pathways to having children. And that’s just the type of icons they are”.

Supporters have also pointed out the importance of representation, stating that seeing public figures discuss IVF and alternative family building helps others feel seen and validated. As queer communities continue to push for legal and medical reforms, stories like Stause and G Flip’s serve as reminders of the ongoing challenges and the resilience required to overcome them.

While Stause has acknowledged that her next IVF attempt may be her last, the couple remains open to exploring other avenues to parenthood. “There are other alternatives, but this route needed to be tried first because of timing,” she explained in her Instagram post. This openness to different paths is emblematic of the flexibility and determination often required of queer families navigating a system that is not always designed with their needs in mind.

Their ongoing story continues to inspire and inform, reminding readers that family comes in many forms—and that every path to parenthood deserves respect, support, and visibility.