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Sperm Sisters

"Sperm Sisters", a group of three sisters who found each other for the first time in their 30s. Join Natasha, Gemma and Helen every week as they learn more about the crazy donor conceived world that we all live in, and enjoy bonus episodes where they share personal stories worthy of their own Netflix documentary. Each episode, the sisters set out to uncover the murky world of dodgy 80s medical malpractice: anonymous sperm donors, hundreds of siblings, no paperwork trails - and yes, this had been going on for over 20 years in fertility clinics across the world. Will they ever know who their biological Dad is? Will more siblings pop up on their DNA test apps? Have a listen and find out. 

  1. Sep 8

    Ep 24 Best Of (Series 1)

    Think you might have missed some of the best bits from Series 1? Or just fancy reliving some of our favourite moments without having to listen to all 23 episodes again? Well, you're in luck. In this special Best Of Sperm Sisters episode, we're looking back at some of the moments that made us laugh, cry and cringe probably all at once.  We revisit calling Mandy for advice in Episode 1, our lovely chat with the wonderful Freya Lyons, aka Queer Mama, and the emotional moment Nat reads out the very first messages she ever received from Gemma and Helen. Then, because no Best Of would be complete without him, we're checking back in with our fictional Danish sperm donor Sven Spermerson and reminding ourselves of some of the completely mad facts from Viking Sperm. And finally, we end exactly where all good things should end with (drum roll please) "Icky Vicky". The weirdest, silliest and most sleep-deprived episode we have ever recorded, and honestly, it showed. Whether you've been with us since Episode 1 or you've only just discovered three donor-conceived sisters making up for decades of lost time, this one's for you. 🎙️ Sperm Sisters - Best Of Series 1 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all podcast platforms 📺 Watch on YouTube 📱 Follow us on Instagram for all things Sperm Sisters ❤️ If you've loved Series 1, please like, share and subscribe. It genuinely helps us reach more people and means the absolute world to us. We'll be back soon for Series 2 in October but until then, enjoy some of our favourite bits.  -------------------------------------- Get in touch and share your story with us, we're looking to interview people on upcoming episodes!  Email us at: spermsisterspod@gmail.com Whatsapp your questions: (+44)7507 834096 Follow us on insta: @spermsisterspodcast Subscribe on YouTube: @SpermSistersPodcast

  2. Aug 31

    Ep 23 C'est la Vie

    What if finding your biological family meant breaking the law? Would you risk marrying the love of your life if there's a chance they're your sibling?  This is the latest news story from the donor conception world this week.  In our series 1 finale, C’est la Vie, Helen takes the wheel as we dive into the extraordinary story of a French couple who are both donor conceived (and now married) as they fight to overturn France's laws making at-home DNA testing illegal. It's a story about love and the lengths people will go to find out where they come from. And, as always, it leaves us with plenty of questions. Then we turn the spotlight back on ourselves for a particularly thoughtful Sperm Sister Mailbag, before getting slightly existential and asking: "Where do we see Sperm Sisters in 10 years?"  And perhaps more importantly, "how has finding each other changed our relationship as sisters?" It's a pretty special way to finish series 1. What started as three donor-conceived sisters finding each other in adulthood has turned into this slightly chaotic, passionate project podcast - and we genuinely can't believe how far we've come. Next week we'll be bringing you a "Best Of" episode, and then we're taking a little breather before returning with series 2 in the autumn. Until then, just like our pairs of chromosomes, you've got 23 episodes of Sperm Sisters to catch up on, so you can pretend we're still here and miss us slightly less.  🎙️ Sperm Sisters - Episode 23: C’est la Vie 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all podcast platforms 📺 Watch every episode on YouTube 📱 Follow us on Instagram - we're definitely not disappearing And if you've loved series 1, share it with a friend and help us take Sperm Sisters into its next chapter.  See you in series 2, Sperm Sisters. Love from Gem, Nat & Hels (the Sperm Sisters) xx  -------------------------------------- Get in touch and share your story with us, we're looking to interview people on upcoming episodes!  Email us at: spermsisterspod@gmail.com Whatsapp your questions: (+44)7507 834096 Follow us on insta: @spermsisterspodcast Subscribe on YouTube: @SpermSistersPodcast

  3. Aug 25

    Ep 22 Crisps & Curiosity

    Can a fertility clinic get away with using the wrong sperm? And what do our favourite crisps say about our DNA? Welcome back to Sperm Sisters, and this time "Crisps & Curiosity" - part 2 of our chat with Harriet, our medical ethics mastermind and Nat's oldest and dearest bestie. Harriet is back with even more questions that we guarantee you haven't thought about before, as we continue to unravel the complicated world of medical ethics, donor conception, sperm donation and fertility treatment. Then things take a much darker turn as we discuss the shocking Cyprus fertility clinic scandal, where around 30 children and their families (many of them British0 were reportedly misled after the wrong donor sperm was used. What happens when the people trusted to create your family get it wrong? And who is responsible when the mistake changes a child's biological identity forever? And because no Sperm Sisters episode can stay serious for too long… We finish with Sperm Sisters Mailbag, answering one of your questions about our own biological similarities: "What's your favourite…?"  Could our answer reveal another suspiciously specific sisterly similarity? There's only one way to find out. 🎙️ Sperm Sisters - Crisps & Curiosity 🎧 Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all podcast platforms 📺 Watch us on YouTube 📱 Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes chaos and bonus content 💌 Got a question for Sperm Sisters Mailbag? Send us a voice note on WhatsApp: +44 7507 834 096 - you might feature on the podcast! And if you enjoyed the episode, share it with a friend. It genuinely helps us reach more people and keep the Sperm Sisters story growing. 🧬 -------------------------------------- Get in touch and share your story with us, we're looking to interview people on upcoming episodes!  Email us at: spermsisterspod@gmail.com Whatsapp your questions: (+44)7507 834096 Follow us on insta: @spermsisterspodcast Subscribe on YouTube: @SpermSistersPodcast

  4. Aug 18

    Ep 21 This Is Your Life

    How well do you really know your sister? When you meet your sisters for the first time as adults, there's a LOT of catching up to do. So, in this week's episode of Sperm Sisters, Gemma and Helen secretly contacted Nat's closest friends to uncover the stories and memories (and, of course, embarrassing moments) that shaped the sister they never got to grow up with. From wild adventures in France and Australia to raucous university parties, to the (not so) surprisingly thoughtful things Nat does for Mother's Day. We're piecing together the missing years, one story at a time. Which sister should go next?  Because when you've missed decades together, how else do you make up for lost time than by getting the gossip from everyone who knew her before you did?  It's funny and occasionally mortifying, heartwarming and a beautiful reminder that getting to know someone isn't just about discovering where your DNA comes from, it's discovering who they really are. 🎙️ Sperm Sisters – This Is Your Life 🎧 Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and all podcast platforms so you never miss a new episode. Oh, and don't forget YouTube!  ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Please give us a 5* review if you enjoyed listening to this, it goes a long way ❤️ -------------------------------------- Get in touch and share your story with us, we're looking to interview people on upcoming episodes!  Email us at: spermsisterspod@gmail.com Whatsapp your questions: (+44)7507 834096 Follow us on insta: @spermsisterspodcast Subscribe on YouTube: @SpermSistersPodcast

  5. Aug 13

    Ep 20 Effics

    Would you trust 55-year-old sperm? And if scientists can create sperm and eggs from skin cells, are donor-conceived kids about to become a thing of the past?! Welcome to this week's episode, "Effics" - part 1 of our chat with Harriet, close friend of the podcast and actually qualified to discuss the ethics of the medical industry.  Join us as we begin to unravel who goes on the birth certificate when surrogacy is involved and why can't scientists research a fertilised embryo? Also, if donors were screened, none of us sisters would be here today. That's blown our minds.  Gemma, Natasha and Helen, (your friendly unhinged Sperm Sisters), give you another episode that's funny, fascinating and guaranteed to give you an existential crisis.  🎙️ Sperm Sisters - Episode 20: "Effics"  🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all podcast platforms 📺 Watch on YouTube 📱 Follow us on Instagram for more Sperm Sisters chaos 💬 We want to hear from YOU! Got a question, a story or something you think we should be discussing? Send us a voice note on WhatsApp: (+44)7507 834096 - you might even feature on the podcast! And if you loved this episode, please share it with a friend. It really helps us get the Sperm Sisters story out there x  -------------------------------------- Get in touch and share your story with us, we're looking to interview people on upcoming episodes!  Email us at: spermsisterspod@gmail.com Whatsapp your questions: (+44)7507 834096 Follow us on insta: @spermsisterspodcast Subscribe on YouTube: @SpermSistersPodcast

  6. Jul 28

    Ep 19 Most Likely To

    Which sister is most likely to return food in a restaurant? Or who is most likely to get back with an ex they definitely shouldn't? When you don't meet your sisters until adulthood, you've got a lifetime of questions to catch up on. If you've ever wondered what it's like watching three sisters make up for 30 years of missed banter, this is the episode for you. In this week's episode of Sperm Sisters, we're putting each other to the test with a game of Most Likely To, discovering who's the biggest people pleaser, who's most likely to cause chaos, and which sister we'd trust to keep us alive when civilisation inevitably falls apart. No DNA tests. No fertility scandals. Just three donor-conceived sisters doing what siblings do best, mercilessly exposing each other's personalities. Expect outrageous accusations, questionable honesty, and plenty of evidence that DNA isn't the only thing we have in common. 🎙️ Sperm Sisters Podcast – Most Likely To 🎧 Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all podcast platforms so you're the first to hear new episodes. 📺 Watch every episode on YouTube. 📱 Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes chaos, bonus clips and sister updates. 💌 Got a question for Sperm Sisters Mailbag? Send us a voice note on Instagram—you might feature in a future episode! -------------------------------------- Get in touch and share your story with us, we're looking to interview people on upcoming episodes!  Email us at: spermsisterspod@gmail.com Whatsapp your questions: (+44)7507 834096 Follow us on insta: @spermsisterspodcast Subscribe on YouTube: @SpermSistersPodcast

  7. Jul 21

    Ep 18 Sperm Down Under

    What would you do if you discovered you had an estimated 700 half-siblings? And what if it became your mission to warn them about your inherited genetic health risks? In this week's episode of Sperm Sisters, we're joined by Australian donor-conceived advocate Katherine Dawson, also known in the music industry as Evie Lucas, whose story is almost impossible to believe. After years of searching, Katherine discovered her sperm donor had used multiple aliases to donate at numerous fertility clinics and hospitals between 1983 and 1989, bypassing donor limits and creating an estimated 700 donor-conceived children. As Katherine connected with more and more of her half-siblings, she uncovered inherited health conditions affecting several of them, including a genetic bowel cancer risk and a family history of schizophrenia. Today, she's made it her mission to help her siblings access potentially life-saving medical information, information that every donor-conceived person should (but doesn't) have the right to know. We talk about Australia's decision to end anonymous sperm donation, the importance of medical transparency, what happens when fertility clinic regulations fail, and why donor-conceived people should have access to accurate family health information. Katherine's story is extraordinary, but the questions it raises about donor conception, sperm donation, DNA discovery, genetic health, and the future of the fertility industry affect families all over the world. A huge thank you to Katherine for sharing her story with us and for the incredible work she's doing to support the donor-conceived community. You can also follow Katherine (Evie Lucas) and her advocacy work on Instagram at @Origin.Archives. 🎙️ Sperm Sisters Podcast – Sperm Sisters Down Under 🎧 Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all podcast platforms to be notified when new episodes are released. 📺 Watch every episode on YouTube. 📱 Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes chaos, bonus clips and sister updates. 💌 Got a question for Sperm Sisters Mailbag? Send us a voice note to (+44) 7507 834 096 -------------------------------------- Get in touch and share your story with us, we're looking to interview people on upcoming episodes!  Email us at: spermsisterspod@gmail.com Whatsapp your questions: (+44)7507 834096 Follow us on insta: @spermsisterspodcast Subscribe on YouTube: @SpermSistersPodcast

  8. Jul 13

    Ep 17 Icky Vicky

    What the Dickens?! Did the Victorians really believe strapping electric belts to their privates could improve fertility? And what on earth is a penny-farthing "bike face"? Welcome to Icky Vicky - our most gloriously unhinged episode yet. This week's episode is a little different. It's one long outtake from our early recording days, and after listening back, we decided it was far too ridiculous to leave on the external hard drive.  Join the Sperm Sisters (Gemma, Natasha and Helen) as we tumble down the rabbit hole of Victorian fertility treatments, bizarre medical advice, and historical myths that somehow managed to convince people they were improving their chances of having a baby. This episode covers: Victorian fertility treatmentsThe history of fertility medicineWeird medical mythsFertility facts vs fictionSperm Sisters chaosIf you've had a long week and just need a laugh, this one's for you. 🎙️ Sperm Sisters Podcast - Icky Vicky 🎧 Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all podcast platforms so you never miss a new episode. 📺 Watch every episode on YouTube. 📱 Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes chaos, bonus clips, and updates. 💌 Got a question for Sperm Sisters Mailbag? Send us a voice note on Whatsapp to: +44 7507 834096  -------------------------------------- Get in touch and share your story with us, we're looking to interview people on upcoming episodes!  Email us at: spermsisterspod@gmail.com Whatsapp your questions: (+44)7507 834096 Follow us on insta: @spermsisterspodcast Subscribe on YouTube: @SpermSistersPodcast

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"Sperm Sisters", a group of three sisters who found each other for the first time in their 30s. Join Natasha, Gemma and Helen every week as they learn more about the crazy donor conceived world that we all live in, and enjoy bonus episodes where they share personal stories worthy of their own Netflix documentary. Each episode, the sisters set out to uncover the murky world of dodgy 80s medical malpractice: anonymous sperm donors, hundreds of siblings, no paperwork trails - and yes, this had been going on for over 20 years in fertility clinics across the world. Will they ever know who their biological Dad is? Will more siblings pop up on their DNA test apps? Have a listen and find out. 

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  • Creator
    Sperm Sisters
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Explicit
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