Yes, there’s an Infertility feature in The Sims 4. It lets players stop their Sims from getting pregnant.
In the Create a Sim (CAS) menu, under Gender Settings, there are three options:
- Can get pregnant
- Can get others pregnant
- Neither
Uncheck “Can get pregnant” if you don’t want your Sim to have children.
Choose “Neither” if you want them to be infertile. Then, they can’t get pregnant or make other Sims pregnant.
What You Need To Know about Sim Fertility
Sometimes, players have to try for a baby up to twenty times before their female Sims become pregnant, even if they’ve met all the requirements for successful pregnancies.
Sims need to be in a committed romantic relationship to try for a baby. Make sure they’re married, engaged, or have a high enough romantic bar (around 40%).
Indeed, the older your Sims, the harder is it for them to have babies compared to younger Sims. This aspect of the game might explain the fertility problems that some players have mentioned.
Just like in real life, not everyone can have children, so including this option adds depth to The Sims 4.
Elder Sims cannot get pregnant. Once a Sim reaches the Elder life stage, the game automatically prevents pregnancy interactions from working. So if you want your Sims to have children, you need to try for a baby while they’re still young.
Sims can become pregnant without players noticing in The Sims 4. Unlike previous versions, there’s no lullaby song to signal successful conception.
To confirm pregnancy, players need to use a pregnancy test.
How to Increase Your Sim’s Chances of Getting Pregnant
Sims with low hunger, energy, or hygiene needs are less likely to get pregnant. Make sure their needs are met before trying.
A flirty mood increases the chance of a successful “Try for Baby” interaction. Have your Sims flirt beforehand.
You can increase your Sim’s fertility by purchasing the Fertile reward trait, drinking the Elixir of Fertility [Outdoor Retreat Game Pack], or using the On Ley Line lot trait.
For those aiming for twins or triplets, there’s a trick called a Fertility Massage if you have Spa Day.
A Fertility Massage is a special interaction that can increase the chances of a Sim having twins or triplets.
⇒ Fun Fact:
- Ghosts can’t get your Sims pregnant in The Sims 4. However, you can get ghosts pregnant using mods.
If your Sims still aren’t getting pregnant, there are alternative ways to grow your family:
- Adoption: You can adopt a child from the phone.
- Ask to Move In: If your Sim has a strong relationship with another Sim who has a child, you can ask them to move in, creating a blended family.
Happy Simming!