Requirements to Become a Sperm Donor
- Men between ages 18-39
- Good physical and mental health
- Live within driving distance to our facility in Scottsdale, Arizona
- Willing to donate 1 to 3 times per week
- Must hold a Permanent Residency in the United States
Requirements to become a sperm donor
- Men between ages 18-39
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or hold a permanent residency in the United States along with a corresponding government-issued photo ID
- Reside within driving distance of our Scottsdale, Arizona facility (See on Google Maps)
- Willing to donate 1 to 3 times per week
- No alcohol abuse and/or drug addiction
- Good knowledge of medical and genetic history of family members up to biological grandparents (even if the applicant is adopted, they must know this information)
- Healthy Body Mass Index
Steps to become a sperm donor
1. Apply online
Submit a quick application to see if you meet our basic requirements, it only takes about 10 minutes. Apply Now.
2. Test Sample Appointment
If you qualify, you’ll be prompted to schedule a test sample at our Scottsdale facility. See Location on Google Maps.
3. Complete Your Profile
After passing the test sample, you’ll be sent an email to finish your full application, including lifestyle questions, family medical history, and providing photos.
4. Intake Appointment & Screening Begins
After submitting your full application, we will work with you to schedule an Intake Appointment. During this visit, you’ll provide your first paid donation, complete paperwork, undergo a physical exam and blood draw, and schedule a video consultation with a psychology counselor.
5. Final Screening Steps
You will then return for a genetic panel blood draw and once we get those results back, you will have a video call with our genetic counselor.
6. Begin Donating
Once you’re fully approved, you can donate up to three times per week.
Sperm donor FAQs
The World Egg and Sperm Bank is here to guide you through the sperm donation process and answer any questions you might have.
- Is sperm donation anonymous at TWESB?
- What kind of commitment is expected from sperm donors?
- How long should I expect to be in the program?
- What happens to my sperm after I donate it?
Hi there! Welcome to The World Egg and Sperm Bank. We’re here to guide you through the sperm donation process and answer any questions you might have. Ready to learn more?
Is sperm donation anonymous at The World Egg and Sperm Bank?
Our donors are Open ID. Your identity stays confidential while the child grows up. At age 18 (or 16 in some countries), they may request your name and contact info. No contact is made without your consent. If you’re open to it, even a short message can mean a lot.
What kind of commitment is expected from sperm donors?
We ask donors to commit to weekly donations for 6 months. Consistency helps us collect enough usable samples. Follow-up infectious disease testing is required about 6 months after your first and last donation. Occasional health updates may be needed to stay active and ensure samples are safe for use.
How long should I expect to be in the program?
Most donors actively participate for about six months, but timelines vary based on quarantine rules, vial limits, and sperm quality. Donations are quarantined for six months per FDA regulations and require follow-up testing to be released from quarantine. Donors with strong sperm quality may reach their vial limit faster, while others remain active longer.
What happens to my sperm after I donate it?
After donation, your sperm is analyzed, frozen, and stored until it is matched with a future parent(s) for fertility treatments.
Sperm Donor FAQ
The World Egg and Sperm Bank is here to guide you through the sperm donation process and answer any questions you might have.
To donate sperm, you must be between 18-39 years old, in good physical and mental health, live within driving distance of Scottsdale, AZ, and be willing to donate 1-3 times per week. You must also be a U.S. citizen.
You can donate sperm 1-3 times per week.
No, you must live within driving distance of our facility in Scottsdale, AZ to donate sperm.
After donation, your sperm is analyzed, frozen, and stored until it is matched with a recipient for fertility treatments.
Benefits of becoming a sperm donor with The World Egg and Sperm Bank
Free health screenings
All donors receive a full medical evaluation and STD/STI testing at no cost. These screenings confirm eligibility and provide valuable health insights – services that would normally cost hundreds through a healthcare provider.
Understand your own complex genetic traits
You will receive personalized results about your own unique genetic make-up. The World Egg and Sperm Bank analyzes more than 400 genes to test for thousands of potentially inheritable traits and conditions.
Convenient & flexible process
Our donation process fits your schedule. With weekday appointments starting as early as 6 a.m., you can donate regularly without disrupting work, school, or daily routines. It’s easy to stay consistent while keeping your life on track.
Make use of your valuable reproductive potential
Help create a much-wanted child for families worldwide. You can also receive a reimbursement of $100 for your time and effort each time you donate. You can earn up to $1,200 each month!
More Sperm Donor FAQs
Find everything you need to know about becoming a sperm donor with The World Egg and Sperm Bank
Sperm donors at The World Egg and Sperm Bank are Open ID. Open ID balances anonymity and future contact.
As an Open ID donor:
- Your identity is not shared with recipient parents
- You remain anonymous throughout the child’s upbringing
- Once the child turns 18 (or as early as 16 in some countries), they may request your identifying information
- We provide your name and last known contact information at that time
You will be notified if there is a request for contact. We encourage donors to respond if they feel comfortable. Even a brief message can mean a lot to donor-conceived individuals.
No. You have no legal, financial, or parental obligations to any children conceived from your donations.
You’ll be tested for:
- Infectious diseases (e.g., HIV, hepatitis, syphilis)
- Physical and mental health
- Genetic conditions (via blood sample)
Donated samples are stored in quarantine and only released after follow-up disease testing confirms you’re clear. The quarantine period is a minimum of 6 months from the date of a given sample.
Each approved sample is frozen and stored in our secure cryobank. Samples are quarantined for at least six months as required by the FDA and only released to potential recipients once you have passed all follow-up disease testing.
We ask all accepted donors to commit to donating at least once per week for a minimum of 6 months, with a target of approximately 20 approved collections during that time. Consistency is important to build enough samples for use.
In addition to regular donations, you must also be available for:
- Follow-up infectious disease testing (required approximately 6 months after your first donation and approximately 6 months after your final donation)
- Occasional health updates or rescreening to remain active
This schedule ensures your samples can be safely cleared and released for use in helping people build their families.
At the time of donation, potential recipients are given access to your non-identifying profile, which includes:
- Physical characteristics (e.g., height, eye color, hair type)
- Ethnic background and ancestry
- Education, interests, and personality traits
- Medical and family history (non-identifying information)
- Photos of you, which may include childhood and current images that show your face
Your name, contact information, and any other identifying details are never shared with potential recipients.
As an Open ID donor, your full name and last known contact information may be shared with a donor-conceived individual – someone born from your donation – once they reach legal adulthood (typically age 18), and only if they choose to request it.
This helps ensure that your sperm does not carry serious inheritable conditions. It protects the future health of any children conceived and provides valuable information
for recipient families.
Most donors actively donate in the program for about 6 months, though this varies depending on several factors. While your active donation period may last around 6
months, you’ll need to remain available for occasional blood draws afterward to release the samples you provided.
Here’s what determines the length of your time in the program:
- Quarantine Period: All approved donations are frozen and quarantined for at least 6 months, as required by FDA regulations. After that, you’ll return for follow-up disease testing so your samples can be made available for use.
- Vial Limit: Each donor has a maximum number of vials they’re allowed to create. This limit depends on your sperm quality, how many families your donations go to, and overall demand. Because of these variables, it’s impossible to predict exactly when a donor will reach their limit.
- Sperm Quality: Donors with strong motility and high sperm concentration may reach their limit faster, while others remain active longer.
We ask for regular weekly donations – up to three times per week – to help build a reliable inventory during your time in the program.
If you move too far from our donation center, we may not be able to continue working with you due to FDA and transport requirements. Let us know in advance – we may be able to adjust your schedule or discuss options. However, we will still need you to complete disease testing for any samples you have already provided. This is a simple process and can be done at a nearby Lab location that we will arrange for you.
No. For recipient privacy reasons, we do not inform donors when their donations result in a pregnancy or birth. This policy protects the privacy of recipient families and maintains the boundaries set by the donor agreement. However, we do track pregnancy outcomes internally to ensure compliance with family limits and reporting guidelines.
The screening process involves 2-3 in-person appointments at our clinic, and two online video calls with (1) our psychologist and (2) our genetic counselor. The entire
process usually takes 40-60 days, most of that time is spent waiting for blood test results.
How is the sperm collected?
Sperm is collected by self-masturbation into a sterile specimen cup which you are provided in one of our private collection rooms.
Is adult material provided?
Yes, in both of our private collection rooms, there is a media player with access to adult material. You may also use your own adult material, such as on your smartphone.
What if I become too nervous and cannot provide a sample?
No problem, let our staff know and they can reschedule your appointment.
What do you mean by 2–5 days abstinence between every provided sample?
That means that you must have no ejaculation of any kind for at least 48 hours between providing a sample, with no more than 120 hours of abstinence between providing a sample.