Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, is known for his desire to have “as many kids as he can.” According to a news report, the 53-year-old has been actively working to build a "legion" of children, going as far as using his platform X to recruit potential mothers and proposing the use of surrogates to expedite the process. The Wall Street Journal reported that the billionaire, who currently has 14 kids from four different women, manages the mothers of his children through financial incentives and strict confidentiality agreements.

A recent report also says the Tesla CEO even provided sperm to a high-profile Japanese woman after being approached by officials from Japan.

Musk's desire to have many children comes from his belief in the idea that falling birthrates could put humanity at risk.

He has often been quoted saying that "civilisation is going to crumble" without population growth and believes smart people need to have more children to help secure the future of mankind.

Sperm donation is a process involving collecting the semen and giving or donating it. Semen, the thick liquid released during ejaculation, can help a couple or an individual to conceive a baby. When the sperm is collected, it is stored in a special environment, and then when required, it is injected into the female's womb.

According to experts, the process is also known as intrauterine insemination or IUI, which is used for the fertilization of the matured eggs in the laboratory, after which vitro fertilization or IVF is conducted.

A sperm donor, the doctors say, can be both anonymous or known to the recipient. The sperm donor has to go through a complete medical check-up to screen for any risks or health issues—which includes possible psychological, emotional, and legal problems.

For both singles and couples across the world, using a sperm donor has become a common practice. Whether driven by issues related to infertility, sexual orientation, or relationship status—experts believe that this important decision comes with a lot of advantages and disadvantages. While it is extremely helpful in beating infertility, getting high-quality sperm, and minimising the risk of hereditary disease, sperm donations come with a list of negatives as well.

Doctors say there are many legal considerations, as the treatment with donor sperm is highly regulated.

Also, fertility treatments are expensive, and donor sperm only adds to the financial burden. From expenses, which include the cost of donor sperm, fertility treatments, and medical procedures, the cost of insemination begins at 25,000 rupees.

However, there are also many studies that say many donor-conceived children experience the psychological impact as well. There are also a few ethical concerns in countries like India, where many question the implications of using donor sperm, especially regarding the potential for genetic risks and the concept of fatherhood.

A few ways sperm donation can be successful include:

Experts believe sperm banks should have rigorous screening procedures for donors, including medical history and infectious disease testing.

There should be transparent data available on the sperm donor’s medical, educational, and personal history, which can be provided to parents so that the right person aligns with their preferences.

Counselling services can help parents navigate the emotional and psychological aspects of using donor sperm.

Proper regulations and guidelines should be in place to protect both donors and recipients.

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