Mating by proxy: a novel perspective to donor conception

作者：Rodino Iolanda S^*; Burton Peter J; Sanders Katherine A

来源：Fertility and Sterility, 2011, 96(4): 998-1001.

DOI：10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.07.1090

• Donor insemination
• donor characteristics
• gamete donation
• Trivers's parental investment theory
• mate choice

How single, partnered lesbian, and partnered heterosexual women undertaking donor insemination rate the importance of donor characteristics is explored in the context of Trivers's parental investment theory. Consistent with this theory, single women placed higher value on biographical traits reflective of the donor's level of potential resources (occupation, hobbies, age) and good character compared with either partnered lesbian or heterosexual women. (Fertil Steril (R) 2011; 96: 998-1001.

• 出版日期2011-10