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Stephanie Fairyington

Stephanie Fairyington is a journalist in NYC who writes on gender and sexuality.

articles/2014/09/20/today-s-sperm-donor-isn-t-a-broke-20-something/140919-fairyington-sperm-tease_v2awsw
BIRDS & BEES

Sperm Donors Want More Than Money

Most people think of sperm donors as 20-somethings looking for a quick buck. But today’s donors want to know about their offspring, and even be involved in their lives.

Stephanie Fairyington

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