Partner consent for sperm donation

The current practice of demanding the consent of the spouse for sperm donation is analysed. Three aspects of marriage may be involved: (i) sexual exclusivity and adultery, (ii) family composition and (iii) procreational exclusivity. The different justifications for giving the partner the right to participate in the decision-making process are critically scrutinized. The perspective taken in this article is that the transfer of gametes must be...