Beyond the catalogue – what really matters when choosing a sperm donor?

About this episode

The episode discusses the important factors to consider when choosing a sperm donor, emphasizing emotional insights and genetic screening.

In this episode of The Ribbon Box Podcast, Eloise Edington is joined by Dr. Gili Band (Co-Founder & CEO) and Dr. David Kulak (Medical Director) from Cryomate — a leading sperm bank redefining safety, transparency, and genetic screening in donor conception. Together, they unpack what actually matters when choosing a sperm donor — beyond the initial scroll. From the reality of filtering through donor catalogues (and why it often feels like a dating app), to the emotional “aha moment” that helps intended parents make a decision, this conversation explores both the human and clinical sides of the process. You’ll learn: Why physical traits are just the starting point How deeper insights into personality, values and background shape decision-making What genetic matching really means — and why it’s so important for long-term health How advanced screening is changing what’s possible in fertility care The role of expert support, and why choosing the right team matters as much as choosing the donor They also share practical advice on what happens after you’ve chosen a donor, from planning ahead for siblings to navigating logistics, and how a more personalised, concierge-style approach…

People in this episode

Host: Eloise Edington

Guests: Dr. Gili Band, Dr. David Kulak

Topics covered

• sperm donor selection
• donor conception
• genetic screening
• emotional decision-making
• fertility care
• personalized approach

Keywords

• sperm donor
• donor catalogue
• genetic matching
• fertility
• emotional support
• personalized care

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cryomate