Sperm Donor Blog: Donating Sperm

We’re looking for new donors to join our program. We need men 18-39 years old who are able to donate at least once per week for 6 months or more. Active donors receive routine health benefits like STI testing, physical exams, genetic carrier screening, and compensation for donations. Furthermore, donations go to help individuals and couples become parents. Without sperm donors, they are left without treatment options. Applying To The Donor Program The application starts online with a quick questionnaire. After applying online, you are invited to stop by the lab during open hours for a semen analysis. Our lab … Read More

February is a great month to discuss how to balance time between being a sperm donor and being in a sexual relationship. Being a sperm donor requires weekly donations, and you must be abstinent for 48 hours before each donation. So, how do you discuss and balance your time with a significant other? Talk About Sperm Donation With Your Partner Healthy relationships depend on open and ongoing communication. Communicating with your partner about why you are a sperm donor will help your partner understand why it is important to you too. If you become a sperm donor during the relationship, … Read More

One of the most common ways people become sperm donors is based on their own desire to help support families who need this type of donation. We’re going to lay out the steps to joining the program, who we’re looking for, and the benefits of becoming a sperm donor here. Feel free to reach out to us if you have any other questions or are looking for more information before making the decision to become a sperm donor. Who We Need There are no height restrictions or physical characteristic restrictions for donors. We are looking to support families who come … Read More

1. You Are Expected To Donate At Least Once A Week To create enough samples to be used in treatment, we ask you to visit at least once per week for 6 months. You are welcome to visit up to 3 times per week, and for longer than 6 months if you are able. Each donation can earn up to $100, so it can really add up if you visit more often. Other benefits to becoming a sperm donor include flexibility in scheduling, routine health exams with STI testing, and helping families who cannot become parents without sperm donation. 2. … Read More

Become a sperm donor in Washington by joining the sperm donor program at Seattle Sperm Bank or Bellevue Sperm Bank. Joining the donor program is both rewarding and generous. We are going to break down how to join the donor program, what it is like to be a donor in the program and the benefits provided to donors. How To Join The application process can take a couple of weeks, depending on when each donor has the time to complete a semen analysis, physical, blood draw, and paperwork. The first step is to complete an online application. The semen analysis … Read More

Becoming a sperm donor can be a worthwhile endeavor and would help a lot of families in need. There is currently a shortage in the number of sperm donors needed. This is due to both an increasing number of families in need of donor sperm for treatment options, but also the lack in the number of men willing to become donors. If you are considering becoming a sperm donor, but need more information, we’re going to break down the process and benefits of joining the donor program at Seattle Sperm Bank. Apply To Be A Donor Applying to the program … Read More

Joining a sperm donor program is both generous and rewarding. Sperm donors are needed now more than ever to provide fertility treatment options for waiting families. We are going to break down the benefits of being in the donor program and how to apply here. But we are always available for further questions about how sperm donation can fit into your life and what it means long term. Donor Program Benefits Compensation Donors can receive $100 for each qualifying donation.  Here, you can read more about what we are looking for in high-quality samples. Donors are welcome to donate up … Read More

Becoming a donor at Seattle Sperm Bank is a worthwhile endeavor and provides meaningful treatment options for families who rely on sperm donation to start or grow their families. We asked the current donors in our program to give some input on what it is like being a sperm donor.  Here are what they say about being in the program overall: “It has been a great experience, and I really feel appreciated.” “I like donating at SSB. It’s a straightforward process, and the staff are kind and helpful, and I know that they care about both donors and client families.” … Read More

If you are thinking about becoming a sperm donor, you may have a lot of questions about how the process works and how much information is shared with families who use donations for treatments. We are going the break down what information is collected and shared with intended parents and what being an Open ID Donor means. Testing Results and Application Information Information collected during the application process is all HIPAA protected, meaning it will be kept confidential just like medical records at your doctor’s office. The information we are collecting includes you and your family medical history, background information … Read More

The first step to becoming a donor at Seattle Sperm Bank is applying online and scheduling your first visit to the lab for a semen analysis. You may have a lot of questions about the donor program or feel nervous about this first step. We are going to go over the first visit in detail to ease your mind and help you prepare. What happens during the first visit? During the first appointment, we will do a semen analysis. This is exactly as it sounds; it is how we can examine the sperm you produce and check to see if … Read More