EPISODE · Feb 9, 2026 · 47 MIN
Ep. 5 - Picking a Sperm Donor & the Challenges With It
from Unfertile & Unfiltered · host Sidney Hales Davis
Choosing a sperm donor isn’t just a clinical decision—it’s an identity-shaping one.In this episode, we share our real, unfiltered conversation about navigating sperm donation: known donor vs. sperm bank, genetics, counseling, and the quiet emotional weight that comes with deciding half of your child’s DNA.We talk about what gets passed down, what doesn’t, the reality of donor siblings, and why openness and honesty matter so much for donor-conceived kids. We also reflect on how this process forced us to confront bigger questions: Who are we? Who are we becoming? And how do we honor that in the family we’re building?If you’re walking this road—or love someone who is—this episode is for you.
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Choosing a sperm donor isn’t just a clinical decision—it’s an identity-shaping one.In this episode, we share our real, unfiltered conversation about navigating sperm donation: known donor vs. sperm bank, genetics, counseling, and the quiet emotional weight that comes with deciding half of your child’s DNA.We talk about what gets passed down, what doesn’t, the reality of donor siblings, and why openness and honesty matter so much for donor-conceived kids. We also reflect on how this process forced us to confront bigger questions: Who are we? Who are we becoming? And how do we honor that in the family we’re building?If you’re walking this road—or love someone who is—this episode is for you.
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Ep. 5 - Picking a Sperm Donor & the Challenges With It
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