?A few months ago there were reports of a man who had fathered 14 children by donating sperm to a sperm bank. Recently reports say Ed Houben, a 42 year old from the Netherlands, has surpassed that number by far; fathering 82 children by using different methods. Houben reportedly has sex with women who are seeking sperm donation. He does this for free so women can conceive without the use of a sperm bank.
Houben speculates that during the time he has donated, he has an 80 percent success rate in producing a child. Interestingly enough, this is perfectly legal and could come back to bite Houben as his clients are able to sue him for child support.
The exchanges were set up through a website that allows for donators and those seeking donation to connect differently than the traditional sperm bank. The users of this German-based website can set up their own contracts to fit each parties needs. Houben has not always had sex with the women he has donated to, but has kept the same mindset throughout his numerous donations. He understand how difficult it is for couples who are trying to get pregnant and enjoys helping them reach their dream.
With the method Houben employs the stress associated with sperm banks is taken away. In most cases the sperm donation process is very costly and takes months to years.
Although there is nothing reported, many are left to wonder how long this can continue. With the ability to ask for child support and possibility of sexually transmitted diseases, some believe there are better options available. For now, however, the people involved seem content with the results.
