Let's Talk About It
There are many misconceptions about sperm donation
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There are many misconceptions about sperm donation. What are yours?
At Born, we are passionate about promoting openness, dialog and education about sperm donation and male fertility, so that sperm hopefully ends up being a completely natural thing that is much easier to talk about for everyone - also in the public space.
That's why we set out to hear what you have to say about sperm donation.
We hope that we together challenge some prejudices and inspire reflection so that we can help make a difference for all the couples and singleswho are fighting a tough battle to become parents. The dream is to create a more inclusive and enlightened future for all of us.
It's great to meet you all and hear your opinions, and we hope you've become wiser and much more curious about sperm donation and male fertility.
Our conversation box will soon be traveling around the country again, so please welcome it.
We'd also love to hear your opinion on our Instagram account @hertalerviomdet, so jump in and join the conversation there.
Why Do We Want to Talk About Donor Sperm?
We do this because Danish sperm donors often lead a somewhat secretive life. They are the crucial difference for couples and individuals who wish to have a child, yet they do not openly talk about it. In a time of declining sperm quality, donors play an important societal role.
Diversity and same-sex couples have long become commonplace, and sperm donation suppors many of these new family forms. Fortunately, Denmark is an open and modern country where sperm donation is already widely accepted, but the journey has just begun.
Today, we all have involuntarily childless people in our close circles. It's time for sperm donation to have a bigger stage in the societal debate, and we are happy to take the lead.
Let's talk about it.
There Are Many Myths About Sperm Donation. Let's Talk About It.
MYTH 1: Sperm Donors Do It Only for the Sake of Money
No, most of our sperm donors donate sperm for altruistic reasons. Maybe they know someone struggling with male infertility, or maybe they simply want to assist involuntarily childless couples and individuals. The fact that donors are compensated for their time is just an additional benefit.
MYTH 2: You Cannot Be a Sperm Donor if You Are Gay
Yes, you can certainly donate sperm even if you are gay. At Born, all healthy men between 18-45 years of age can donate sperm, provided the sperm quality is satisfactory. Your sexual orientation is your personal matter.
MYTH 3: You Must Have Super Sperm to Become a Sperm Donor
No, you don't need to have super sperm to become a sperm donor with us. Overall, the quality needs to be good, but we assess your sperm sample based on various parameters such as the quantity of sperm cells, motility (movement), morphology (shape and appearance), and how well it survives freezing.
If it turns out that your sperm quality is not optimal, adopting healthy lifestyle habits might positively impact it.
MYTH 4: Sperm Donation Contributes to Overpopulation
No, this is not true. Currently, too few children are born in Denmark. The low birth rates could result in a population decline over time, potentially having significant consequences for our society and our current welfare model.
Talk Openly About Sperm with Friends and Family
By talking openly and honestly about sperm donation, we hope to help break down the taboo and give you a better understanding of the possibilities donor sperm offers to many different people and families. If you are considering donating sperm or using a sperm donor, remember that we are happy to support and guide you. You are always welcome to contact us if you have any questions, thoughts or concerns.
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