Guides, Articles and Perspectives

LGBTQ+ Family Building

Why We Need More LGBTQ+ Sperm Donors: Diversity, Inclusion, and New Paths to Family Building

How queer donors can make sperm donation more inclusive, diverse, and community‑focused.

Guides

From Sign‑up to First Donation: A Sperm Donor’s Step‑by‑Step Journey on Y factor

Curious how Y factor works for donors? Follow a transparent, step‑by‑step journey from sign‑up and profile creation to matching, messaging, and your first donation.

Guides

How to Stay Safe During Private Sperm Donation

Sperm donation is a vulnerable topic for both donors and future parents. To create a safe space for a successful donation, familiarise yourself with our community guidelines and read this guide before setting up a meeting.

Insights

Co-Parenting, Donors, and New Paths to Parenthood

Understanding co-parenting, known donors, and creating intentional family units

Guides

Understanding the Difference: ICI, IUI, and IVF with Donor Sperm

An overview of your options to get pregnant without intercourse

Partners

Meet ExSeed: The At-Home Sperm Test Every Donor Should Know About

Unlock exclusive partner discounts & get more insights into your sperm quality.

Y factor

Reporting a User on Y factor

A breakdown of how and when we enforce our community guidelines

Insights

What I Learned About Finding a Sperm Donor: Insights From a Year in the Fertility Industry

What a year in the donor space taught me about building families with intention

Insights

Known Sperm Donation Laws to Consider in the UK

Understand the regulations around known sperm donation and legal parenthood in the UK.