Media Guidance
Representation Shapes Reality
Donor conception is becoming increasingly visible in our culture. References to sperm donation, egg donation, and assisted reproduction appear more frequently in journalism, television, films, books, and social media. This growing representation has tremendous potential to normalize diverse origin stories and reduce stigma. When done thoughtfully, these portrayals educate the public and create a more inclusive understanding of what it means to be donor conceived.
When donor conceived people’s stories are only portrayed as plot twists, mysteries to solve, or trauma narratives, it shapes how the world sees them—and how they see themselves. Media coverage that centers parents, donors, and fertility professionals while ignoring donor conceived voices reinforces the idea that donor conceived people are products of a process rather than people with individual perspectives.
We’re not here to tell you what story to tell; we are here to help you get it right.
Donor Conception Media Guide
Our Media Guide helps journalists, writers, editors, and creators understand donor conceived people as a demographic with diverse experiences and perspectives. It provides considerations and language to represent donor conception in ways that respect and include donor conceived voices.
Authenticity & Sensitivity Reads
Developing a donor conceived character? Writing an article about donor conception? Creating a storyline that touches on genetic identity, DNA discovery, or donor siblings? Our authenticity and sensitivity reads service connects you with readers who can review your work and provide feedback.
