This  DSR blog will be paused while I focus on writing monthly articles for my new Psychology Today blog page:
Donor Family Matters. 

 
Here are links to the 2022 published articles:

Supporting Donor Family Members

Adequate counseling and education are vital.

A Brief History of Donor Conception

Looking at eight centuries of manipulating sperm.

Words Have Power in Sperm and Egg Donor Families

The language of reproductive medicine can be tricky.

Happy Mother's Day to Solo Moms (of Donor Kids)

Personal Perspective: A special shout-out to single mother (only) parents.

Donor Conception: Questions for Prospective Parents

Issues and themes to ponder when considering using donor gametes.

Truth and Honesty in Families of Donor-Conceived Children

Early disclosure is crucial for building a happy and healthy family.

A Dearth of Adequate Gamete Donor and Recipient Counseling

Education and counseling before selling or buying sperm and eggs is crucial.

Are You Thinking About Donating Your Sperm or Eggs?

A few practical, ethical, emotional, and medical issues to consider.

Nature and Nurture in Donor Families

Biological and non-biological parents matter.

Tips for Parents of Adult Donor-Conceived People

Are you about to disclose, or do you have a child who just found out the truth?

DNA: Donors Not Anonymous

Sperm and egg donor anonymity has not been possible since 2005.

Secrecy v. Privacy in Donor Families

Walking the fine line between privacy and secrecy is inherent in donor families.

Here are links to the 2023 published articles:

Why are Sperm and Eggs Still Sold Anonymously?

The consequences of donor anonymity

Cornerstones of the Donor Family: Kindness and Empathy

From choosing a donor to expanding one's family to include donor relatives.