Pavel Durov

, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Telegram, recently revealed that he has over 100

biological kids

.
“I was just told that I have over 100 biological kids. How is this possible for a guy who has never been married and prefers to live alone?” he wrote in a long post on Telegram and shared this news with his 5.7 million subscribers.

Durov became the CEO of Telegram in 2013.

Pavel Durov was an active sperm donor

In the post Durov reveals how 15 years ago one of his friends had requested him to donate sperm because he and his wife could not have kids due to fertility issue. “The boss of the clinic told me that “high quality donor material” was in short supply and that it was my civic duty to donate more sperm to anonymously help more couples. This sounded crazy enough to get me to sign up for

sperm donation

,” Durov wrote.
Durov reveals that his sperm donation activity has helped over a hundred couples in 12 countries to have kids.

Here’s what he intends to do

Durov intends to open source his DNA so that his kids can find each other easily. “Of course, there are risks, but I don’t regret having been a donor. The shortage of healthy sperm has become an increasingly serious issue worldwide, and I am proud that I did my part to help alleviate it,” he writes.

Why should sperm donation be encouraged?

Sperm donation is a vital and beneficial practice that should be encouraged for several reasons. It offers a crucial solution for couples struggling with infertility. Many individuals and couples face challenges in conceiving due to various medical conditions or age-related factors. Sperm donation provides an opportunity for these individuals to experience the joy of parenthood, fulfilling their dreams of having a family and addressing their

fertility issues with a practical and effective solution.

Sperm donation plays a significant role in advancing

reproductive technology

and research. By providing diverse genetic material, donors contribute to the development of new techniques and treatments in reproductive medicine. This helps improve the success rates of assisted reproductive technologies.
Encouraging sperm donation also promotes inclusivity and support for single women and same-sex couples who wish to become parents. For these groups, sperm donation is often a necessary avenue to achieve parenthood. By supporting and normalizing sperm donation, society can foster a more inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of their relationship status or sexual orientation, have the opportunity to build families and experience the joys of parenthood.

Sperm donation is a relatively simple and non-invasive procedure with minimal risks for donors. The process typically involves a brief medical evaluation and a few donations, making it a low-impact contribution that can have profound and lasting positive effects on the lives of recipients. By promoting and supporting sperm donation, we can help address the needs of countless families while advancing reproductive health and inclusivity.
“I also want to help destigmatize the whole notion of sperm donation and incentivize more healthy men to do it, so that families struggling to have kids can enjoy more options. Defy convention – redefine the norm,” Durov wrote on Telegram.