The black market . . .

[Randy W]

in the Global Times

 

Black market of sperm thrives in China as infertility rises

 

 

The declining quality of Chinese men's sperm has resulted in rising demand for sperm donation and a shortage of supply at sperm banks. This has spawned underground sperm trading, in which donors and wannabe mothers meet privately for sperm collection and injection and sometimes even sex. Experts warn these practices can be ethically and legally challenging.

 

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Duan, the donor, must produce fresh sperm in a public space, such as the toilet of a pub or a hotel room, to prove the sperm is his, and then present it to the infertile couple in an ice box. The wife will then inject the sperm into her uterus so as to get pregnant.

 

. . .

 

While many donors use Duan's method - called "indirect donation" - some offer the more controversial method - direct donation - which is a euphemistic term for having sex with the wannabe mother.

While many of these practices are seedy, as most men who offer direct donation are simply attracted by the free sex and money they can get from a deal, still some women are willing to take the risk.

 

 

[Allon]

Hehe. Only in China. Well, maybe.....

[Randy W]

in the NY Times

 

China’s Call to Young Men: Your Nation Needs Your Sperm

 

 

China’s sperm banks are facing severe shortages, for a variety of political and cultural reasons. Comparatively few Chinese men offer to donate, and a study found that almost half of those who do volunteer are screened out.

Now that government policy allows more Chinese couples, including older couples, to have a second child, officials are concerned that the sperm shortages will get much worse — and they are doing everything they can to find new recruits.

On social media, young men are bombarded with endorsements from video-game characters and promises of cash (up to $1,000 in some cases) and, even better, a coveted rose-gold iPhone.

. . .

Still, it’s a tough sell. For one thing, Chinese traditional medicine has long associated high levels of semen with vitality, making some men reluctant to give any away. In addition, despite rising rates of infertility, many families are uncomfortable with using an unrelated man’s sperm to father children, arguing that it goes against Confucian values.

. . .

“It’s all about giving back to society.”

 

[tsap seui]

Alright boys, lock and load one loose round.