Beyond Anonymity: The Rise of Open Sperm Donation

About this episode

In this episode, Daniel Bayen discusses the implications of open sperm donation and his personal experiences as a donor-conceived individual.

Thanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you. What does it mean to build a family through openness, transparency, and connection? In this episode, we sit down with Daniel Bayen, an open sperm donor, fertility advocate, and donor-conceived entrepreneur who is helping reshape the future of donor conception. Having grown up knowing he was donor-conceived and connected with more than 20 half-siblings, Daniel brings a unique perspective to the conversation. His personal experience inspired ...

People in this episode

Host: Becky Morrison Gleed

Guest: Daniel Bayen

Topics covered

• sperm donation
• family building
• openness
• transparency
• donor conception
• fertility advocacy

Keywords

• open sperm donation
• donor-conceived
• fertility advocate
• family building
• half-siblings

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