Guides, Articles and Perspectives

Insights

Donor Anonymity and its Impact on Donor-Conceived Children

How donor anonymity, open‑ID and known donors shape identity, information and family stories for solo mums and LGBTQ+ parents

Insights

Steps to Becoming a Solo Mother by Choice: Fertility, Finances and Finding a Donor

Considering solo motherhood? These key steps cover fertility checks, financial planning, donor options and practical preparation for the journey.

Insights

Is Solo Motherhood by Choice Right for Me? A Practical Decision Guide

Thinking about becoming a solo mother by choice? This practical guide explores emotional, practical, and relational questions to help you decide whether this path fits your life, with reflections from women who have already been there.

Insights

Known Donor vs Clinic Donor for Queer Couples: Emotional and Legal Factors to Consider

Choosing between a known donor and a clinic donor as a queer couple? Learn the emotional and legal differences so you can confidently choose the right path for your family.

Partners

Legal Support for Known Sperm Donation in the US: Free Consultation and 20% Off Donation Contracts

Mellisa supports Y factor users with state-specific legal guidance, navigating known sperm donation and private arrangements.

Insights

Building Your Support Network as a Solo Mother by Choice: Friends, Family and Online Communities

How to build a practical and emotional support network across friends, family, and online communities.

Partners

Meet Natalie Sutherland: UK Modern Family Law Expert Supporting Y factor’s Community

Meet Natalie Sutherland, a UK modern family law expert supporting Y factor users with known sperm donor, surrogacy and co-parenting legal advice.

LGBTQ+ Family Building

Why We Need More LGBTQ+ Sperm Donors: Diversity, Inclusion, and New Paths to Family Building

How queer donors can make sperm donation more inclusive, diverse, and community‑focused.

Guides

From Sign‑up to First Donation: A Sperm Donor’s Step‑by‑Step Journey on Y factor

Curious how Y factor works for donors? Follow a transparent, step‑by‑step journey from sign‑up and profile creation to matching, messaging, and your first donation.