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What Should I Look for in a Donor Beyond Appearance?

Looking for a private sperm donor? Explore what to consider beyond appearance, from health and genetics to values, boundaries, legal basics and compatibility.

Partners

Fertility treatment with a known sperm donor in Estonia | Elite Kliinik

Y factor users get 10% off fertility treatment at Elite Kliinik in Estonia, including IUI, IVF and treatment with a directed sperm donor.

Guides

How to Improve Your Chances of Finding the Right Sperm Donor Match on Y factor

Profile tips that can make it easier for the right donor to find you, get an understanding of who you are, and want to connect.

Insights

Guide to Home Insemination with a Private Sperm Donor

Learn how home insemination with a private sperm donor works, including timing, health and STI testing, donor agreements, safety and legal considerations.

Insights

Before You Conceive: Inside the Mind of a Donor-Conceived Adult

Hear from donor-conceived adult Nick Ludwig about his journey, the importance of transparency, and what intended parents and donors can do to prioritise a donor-conceived child’s wellbeing.

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Talking to Your Child About Being Donor‑Conceived in a Queer Family

Wondering how to explain donor conception to your child as queer parents? Learn age‑appropriate ways to talk about donors, family, and identity from toddler years to teens.

Y factor

Introducing Shared Match Space: Plan Your Private Sperm Donation Arrangement Together

A new shared donation planning tool for you and your match

Y factor

Budgeting for Solo Motherhood: Sperm Donation Costs, Treatment and Long‑Term Planning

Solo motherhood by choice comes with real costs. Learn how to budget for sperm donation, fertility treatment, pregnancy, and long‑term financial planning as a solo mum.

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What Online DNA Testing Means for Private Sperm Donation - Guest Blog

What does online DNA testing mean for private sperm donation? Professor Lucy Frith, Professor of Bioethics and Health Research at the University of Manchester, explores anonymity, donor siblings, donor identification, and the implications of consumer DNA testing for donors and future parents.