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NUH Life is a sperm donation centre for the East Midlands. Set up in the 1970s, Nottingham was one of the first sperm banks in the country.

Over the years, many NHS sperm banks have had to close due to uncertainties surrounding laws on donation and the struggle to find willing donors – but Nottingham has effectively maintained a small but successful sperm donation bank ever since. We’ve recently relocated to a brand new, purpose-designed facility on the QMC campus, now known as NUH Life. We’re not a commercial sperm bank and we don’t make any profit – any surplus income is fed straight back into NUH. We don’t just do sperm donation! We also do all initial male diagnostic testing for those trying to conceive, post-vasectomy follow-up, and we run the regional sperm storage facility for men undergoing sterilising cancer treatments. We’re a small team of professionals – which means anyone coming in will get to know us all pretty quickly. Our team is friendly, approachable and creates a welcoming environment for anyone visiting.

19/10/2026

Worried your s***m donation will become the talk of the town? 👀

Donation is a private and confidential process, and your personal information is handled carefully throughout. There are also clear rules around what information about donors can be shared with people conceived from their donation in the future. We'll explain exactly what this means for you before you donate.

Men visit our clinic for a lot of different reasons – so the only people who will know you’re donating s***m is who you choose to tell!

15/10/2026

There are no tricks here 🕷️

Becoming a s***m donor is a decision you should feel comfortable making. That's why you'll have the opportunity to ask questions, understand the implications of donation and access counselling before donating.

We want you to make an informed decision, rather than a pressured one.

Becoming a donor should feel like the right decision for you.

11/10/2026

Scary thought: accidentally becoming a dad.

But when you donate through an HFEA-licensed clinic, you're protected by clear legal arrangements around donor conception.

Clinic donation is very different from arranging to donate privately, or through social media or an online platform.

Donating through a licensed clinic means the appropriate legal consents are in place. One less thing to haunt you.

08/10/2026

Nobody likes being ghosted. Especially during something important.

Becoming a s***m donor doesn't mean figuring everything out by yourself. You'll have clear information and guidance throughout the process, and our team will answer any questions and explain what's happening at every stage.

You can also access independent counselling to talk through how donating s***m might affect you, now or in the future.

No disappearing acts 👻

06/10/2026

Health screenings can definitely feel a little daunting 🧟

Before you can donate, you'll undergo thorough health checks and screening to make sure you're suitable to become a donor.

That includes testing for infectious diseases and genetic conditions, alongside questions about your medical and family history.

We’ll talk through your results with you – so s***m donation will actually help you understand more about your own health and fertility.

03/10/2026

Scared of donation? 👻 You’ll be relieved to hear there's no haunted house and no jump scares.

S***m donation is a straightforward process, carried out privately in a comfortable clinical environment. Our team will explain exactly what happens and support you throughout.

Turns out, the scariest part is probably taking the first step to fill out the form.

Don’t be spooked. Find out if you could become a donor.

30/09/2026

S***m Donation 101: The shortage of donors from different ethnicities 👫

According to reports published by the HFEA, there are many more egg donors in the UK from white backgrounds than from Black, Asian or other ethnic groups.

For example, in a report from 2023, there were around 55 new Black egg donors, 60 Asian, and 1070 White.

Couples and individuals should be able to find a donor whose ethnicity matches their own. Because of the shortage in the UK of donors from different ethnicities, recipients have a limited choice of donor, s***m has to be imported from overseas, or recipients might feel they have to resort to unregulated options.

If you feel you’d make a great fit or you’d like to know more about becoming a donor, click the link in our bio 📲

28/09/2026

S***m Donation 101: Are donors compensated? 💵

Obviously when you donate s***m, you will receive more than just financial compensation: being a s***m donor is an immensely rewarding thing to do. Knowing you have helped others build a family is a beautiful accomplishment, and something you can be truly proud of!

But we really do appreciate the effort and time it takes our amazing donors to be part of our donation programme. For this reason, donors receive a payment of £45 per sample donated in recognition of your time and commitment.

Most s***m donors provide between 20-30 s***m donations over a period of 6-12 months– so the compensation rates will ensure that you have an opportunity to give the amazing gift of life, without being left out of pocket yourself 💗

26/09/2026

S***m Donation 101: How to improve s***m count 📈

If you’re thinking of donating s***m or you’re trying to become pregnant with a partner, here are 3 ways you can help increase your s***m count 👇

🍊 Diet and lifestyle can play a huge part in male fertility. Aim to eat a healthy balanced diet, and reduce your alcohol intake while trying to conceive.

💊 Prescribed and recreational drugs can seriously impact male fertility. Stop smoking or any drug use, including anabolic steroids.

🔥 Reduce heat stress on your te**es. Move more, choose loose fitting underwear, avoid hot baths or saunas – and don’t sit for a long period with your laptop on your lap!

Learn more over on our website: https://www.nottinghams***mbank.co.uk/improve-your-s***m-count-in-2025/

23/09/2026

S***m Donation 101: Can you donate s***m via an app? 📲

The rise in donor matching apps, social media groups and private arrangements has created the impression that informal donation is normal and straightforward.

In reality, many of these arrangements operate completely outside the UK’s regulated fertility system ❌

What appears simple online can carry significant legal, medical and ethical complications. If you’re considering becoming a s***m donor, the simplest way to protect yourself is to donate through a HFEA-licensed fertility clinic, like NUH Life ✅

https://www.nottinghams***mbank.co.uk/could-you-be-breaking-the-law-by-donating-s***m-online/

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