The man’s side of baby loss – a lonely limbo
Baby loss happens every day but men hardly ever talk about it. I learnt this when my former partner and I lost three babies over three years and I was …
The emotional side
Thinking about adoption? Some things to consider
There are many different approaches to adoption, depending on which country you live in, but many of the core things to think about are similar. So instead of focusing on …
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Adoption: A U.S. Perspective
When a person or couple considers adoption, it is important to understand the options. Adoption is a complex process, taking both time, money, and emotional investment. Because the process of …
The Easy Bit – A documentary about men and infertility
One in six couples in the UK is affected by infertility. Tom Webb is the Director of the documentary The Easy Bit which portrays six men’s experience with infertility. Tom …
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Relationship challenges when a man has sperm issues
“Ok, well what do we do next?” That is the most common response I receive when calling men to inform them of an abnormal semen analysis. I have been working …
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The emotional side of male infertility on men
Infertility is stressful. There is a mountain of research to support this. We as clinicians and scientists understand a great deal about the emotions that women experience when they are …
Telling others about my fertility issues: Is it helpful and how should I do it?
Pushed for time? The short answer is yes, but unless you’re talking to a counsellor or someone with similar personal experience, you need to think about who and how… My …
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What is counselling and how can it help when having fertility problems
Counselling? Me? Sitting in a room for an hour with a well-meaning therapist, with just a box of tissues between you, may not be top of your list of fun …
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Talking to your children about having used a sperm donor
You’re not alone as a Dad if you’re finding it difficult to think about how to talk with your child about having used a sperm donor. The good news is …
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How to support your female partner through your fertility journey
Fertility investigations and treatment can be both emotionally and physically challenging. Many couples will feel a huge sense of grief and injustice, which can leave couples worried about the impact …
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