Sperm Donors: Banking On Life And Money

Indian Express ^ | Swati Deshpande-Aguiar

[Bushwacker777]

"HAVING abstained from sex for four days, the young man walks in. Fifteen minutes later he is out, knowing that he may, in the near future, sire a child or two. What's more, he doesn't harbour any thoughts of ever learning the child's identity. A sleazy bordello? No, it's a sperm bank in Mumbai.

And, constituting new breed of New Age donors are mostly medical students and young professionals between the age of 20 and 40. These are the 'genetically-sound' sperm donors of today who help an increasing number of Indian couples going in for artificial insemination.

Shammi --- 25, post-graduate and single --- has no qualms about being one. He says, "Others my age should also consider donating semen as it's for a good cause, I do it because I want to help infertile couples." "

[Bushwacker777]

Well, I suppose in due course the nation of India will have an increasingly intelligent population. I would say these men (and women who donate eggs) are doing a great deal to promote family values.

[Corin Stormhands]

Ever notice that these places are always located next to a Lens Crafters?

[Ben Hecks]

Ever notice that these places are always located next to a Lens Crafters?

Now I know why Al Franken wears those thick glasses.

[central_va]

Fifteen minutes later he is out

[Hegemony Cricket]

“Tennis” elbow

[DH]

I understand the sperm bank in Mumbai is so new that they said they would have to run it by hand until they get some new equipment.

[traumer]

[central_va]

Is there a penalty for early withdrawel?