The mention of sperm banks and sperm donation can sometimes cause a giggle. However, more often than not, the nature of the process sparks genuine curiosity and many valid questions. If you are considering sperm donation, you might feel a little embarrassed to ask specific questions about the process. But rest assured, you shouldn't be!

At Semovo, we believe in the extraordinary power of sperm donation to transform lives and create families. With this commitment at the forefront of everything we do, we've expanded our reach to six locations across the UK, making it easier than ever for you to play an important role in someone's journey to parenthood.

At Semovo, we want to ensure those hoping to receive your sperm donation have the highest chances of a successful pregnancy and a healthy child. A family medical history is integral to this process, and we want to help our donors prepare this information. However, sometimes our donors are not sure what information is relevant. That's why we've compiled our handy guide to completing your family medical history to support potential sperm donors like you on their journey.

Men’s Health Week is an annual event, celebrated to give men access to the information and services they need to live healthier, longer and more fulfilling lives. This Men’s Health Week, which takes place from the 12th – 18th June, we want to offer advice that won’t just maximise your sperm health ahead of your donations – but will help you feel good too! If you've donated with us, you'll know just how sensitive your sperm can be. If not, you may be surprised to learn that any number of things, from stress to fatigue, or a lack of exercise, can affect the quality and quantity of your sperm. Discover what lifestyle changes you can make this Men’s Health Week to maximise your sperm health, and by extension your general wellbeing, ahead of your donations.

We are often asked questions about what a Reproductive Technologist gets up to daily and what their job entails. We sat down with Sam to see what a day in the life of a Senior Reproductive Technologist for a sperm donation bank looks like and give you an insight into what goes on in our lab on a busy magical day.

This year, in honour of LGBT+ Pride Month, we wanted to raise awareness about a common misconception - that LGBT+ people, such as gay individuals or those who are transgender, cannot donate their sperm! While also sharing helpful information for those who may be considering donating but are unsure of the criteria or if they are eligible.

For our sperm donors to feel confident and assured through every step of their donation journey, we strive to ensure our sperm donors are making the most of their donor implications counselling and ask all the questions they need to feel supported wherever they are in their donation journey.

If you’ve recently decided to become a sperm donor, you may be wondering what the donation timeline looks like, for example, how long it will take to donate and how often you may be required to visit the clinic. We’re here to assure you that sperm donation can be a very flexible and rewarding experience. Even though sperm donation does require you to invest time into the process, Semovo sperm donors can work with our team to determine a donation plan that works for you, depending on your schedule -allowing you to continue the process at a convenient pace for you, your career and your personal commitments.

In October 2023, the UK will see the first wave of donor-conceived people accessing specific, identifiable information about the donor involved in their conception since the change in legislation in April 2005 removing donor anonymity. If you are a sperm donor, you may already be preparing for the release of your information, much like the donor-conceived people considering whether or not they wish to access information about the sperm donor involved in their conception. What is important to remember is that no matter which side of the process you’ve experienced, we’re always here to offer support and guide you through the process.

In our blog, ‘How is sperm donation compensated?’ we share the truth about donor compensation. Learn about how long donating may take, when you're compensated and how much you should expect to realistically receive as a UK based sperm donor.

If you live or work in Manchester, it’s now even easier to be a sperm donor with the launch of our new city centre sperm bank.

Discover what lifestyle changes you can make this New Year’s to improve your sperm health and learn more about the sperm donor process.

This coming week is National Fertility Awareness Week. As one of the country’s leading sperm donation clinics, the team here at Semovo sees first-hand how treatment with donor sperm changes people’s lives. That’s why we strive to raise awareness about the importance of sperm donors and why we are supporting the Fertility Network this National Fertility Awareness week.

Here’s the truth behind the most common misconceptions, so you can decide if sperm donation is right for you.

One of our incredible donors tells us all about his donation and why he donated with Semovo.

Six easy top tips for better sperm health for International Men's Day!

If you’re thinking of starting a family with donor sperm or planning to donate sperm yourself, it is important to choose a regulated clinic

Want to donate sperm this year? If you’re planning to become a sperm donor in 2020 or are even just curious about what’s involved, you’ll no doubt have a few questions!

It’s annual Fertility Week in the UK! By donating your sperm, you could help someone to still become a Dad and enable a couple to have a much longed-for child together.

Find out all about donating sperm at our London sperm donor clinic.

Why do men donate sperm? And just who is donating? If you’re wondering if you’d be a good sperm donor, we’d like to give you an idea of who donates sperm with Semovo – and why.

Ever thought about being a sperm donor? Read our guidelines and the things that we look at for you to be a sperm donor.

There are a lot of myths and misconceptions around being a sperm donor. Explore these 8 facts to find out what being a sperm donor really involves.

Semovo has opened a new London sperm bank in Wellbeck Street. Find out all about donating sperm in London with Semovo.

Did you know that the UK is perhaps the most tightly-regulated country in the world for sperm donation?

Did you know that Semovo receives hundreds of sperm donor applications every month from men all over the country?

Sperm donation is the ultimate way for guys to give back. If you would like to be a sperm donor, here are five key things you need to know first.

Donating sperm and helping people become parents is an extraordinary way to make a difference in 2019. And the good news is that it is relatively simple to do.

Did you know that when you donate sperm, your personal details are never shared with people who are looking for a sperm donor?

Want to donate sperm? Then finding a sperm bank that is close to where you live or work should be top of the list.

Online sperm donation isn’t illegal, but as it’s unregulated, it carries significant risks to you as the donor.

There are a lot of misconceptions around sperm donation and donor-conceived children. Our Semovo team separates the facts from the myths so you can understand the truth about being a sperm donor and what happens about the children you’ve helped to be born.

Want to be a sperm donor? It’s important to invest time in choosing the right sperm bank, to make sure it’s the rewarding and altruistic experience it should be.

Did you know your sperm actually goes into quarantine as soon as it’s donated? It can’t be used just yet to help someone have a baby.

Did you know that without sperm donors, many people would never be able to fulfil their dreams of having a child?

Did you know that one of the most damaging things for sperm and fertility is the use of recreational or performance-enhancing drugs?

Here’s your quick, 6-step guide to the sperm donation process, it’s much simpler than you might think.

Did you know that male infertility is now the number one reason that couples have IVF according to fertility regulator the HFEA?

For this week’s Nutrition & Hydration Week and also No Smoking Day, we look at why diet and smoking affects sperm – and what you can do about it with tips from fertility nutritionist Jeannette Jackson.

How many children do you think a sperm donor can create in the UK? If you’ve read the recent story in the news about the girl who’s tracking down 40 of her donor-conceived siblings, you might be worried about whether children limits are really as enforced as clinics claim.

Lots of fertility clinics need sperm donors – so why should you donate sperm to Semovo?

Our Semovo sperm bank manager Joanne Adams reveals what it’s really like to donate sperm, and what it takes to become a sperm donor.

The number of women having IVF on their own has more than doubled - data from UK fertility regulator the HFEA shows just 346 women went solo for IVF in 2007, compared to 800 in 2015.

Manchester is set for an American invasion after a new sperm bank was announced in the city specialising in supplying US sperm.

Great news for Scottish guys – Semovo has expanded to Glasgow!

Semovo sperm donors have helped make family wishes come true for people all over the UK this Christmas. Could you join us and make a difference next year?

Whether you’re planning to donate sperm or try for children yourself this year, sperm can be affected by what you eat, drink and your lifestyle.

At Semovo, we always need men of all ethnicities to donate sperm, and because of this, we’re especially sensitive and respectful to the needs of potential donors who have specific religious and cultural backgrounds.

If you’re currently donating sperm to Semovo, you may assume that you can’t eat, drink and be as merry as usual at Christmas.