Frequently asked questions
Is it really free?
Yes. Profiles, discovering, likes and messaging are free. Intended mums start conversations and donors reply for free. To prevent spam you can start up to 5 new conversations a day; replying and carrying on in existing chats isn't limited.
Is this a sperm bank or a clinic?
No. We introduce people, that's all. We never collect, store, test, transport or deliver sperm, and we're not licensed by the HFEA. If you'd like the protections of a clinic, you can take a known donor to an HFEA-licensed clinic.
Is a known donor legally protected?
Not automatically. After home insemination, a single woman's or unmarried couple's known donor is usually the child's legal father, with possible child maintenance liability. For married or civil-partnered female couples, the wife or civil partner is normally the second parent. A donor agreement isn't legally binding. Read our guide to UK law and take advice.
Are sex requests or 'natural insemination' allowed?
No. This site is for donation without sex: home insemination with a cup and syringe, a licensed clinic, or co-parenting. Anyone who asks for or offers sex or 'NI' is suspended.
Why can't I see profiles yet?
We open Discover area by area, once there are enough intended mums and donors nearby, so you don't land on an empty page. We're starting in England; Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will follow.
Who can see my profile?
Only signed-in members. Visitors without an account can't see profiles or photos, and neither can search engines.