DEEP DIVE: Searching for sperm in a donor 'drought'
APR 17, 202615 MIN
DEEP DIVE: Searching for sperm in a donor 'drought'
APR 17, 202615 MIN
Description
<p>Australia's 'sperm drought' is prompting people to look online to find a donor. </p><p>Rather than spend years on a fertility clinic's waiting list, people are increasingly turning to social media and dating-style apps to find a match. </p><p>But what are the risks of finding a donor online? How can you be sure of their health history (and how many times they're donating)? </p><p>And, as more single women chose to solo-parent, does something need to change to make legitimate pathways more accessible? </p><p>In this week's deep dive, we hear from the people donating and looking for sperm online, and find out what's driving Australia's donor shortage.</p><p>Guests: </p><ul><li>Dr Lynn Burmeister, fertility specialist</li><li>Alisha Burns, founder of The Solo Mum Society</li></ul><p>Get the whole story from hack:</p><ul><li>Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/triplejhack/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@triplejhack">TikTok</a></li><li>Subscribe to the hack podcast</li><li>Listen on the <a href="https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/app">triple j app</a> or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm</li></ul>