Genetically, yes technically.
Legally and Morally, no; and you'd be a complete asshole for trying to insert yourself into the childs life in any way. You gave up that 'right' when you donated your sperm/testicles.
this post was submitted on 22 May 2025
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Legally, in some states sperm donors can be forced to pay child support. So, it might be more of a gray area than you think
According to snopes, it looks like you need either fraud, professional misconduct, or an interaction beyond an anonymous donation.
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/woman-sued-sperm-donor-for-child-support/
'course, it's easy to imagine a woman telling some guy she wants a "sperm donor" and then being awarded child support. Which, in fairness, is also usually a strong argument from the guy to have partial custody.
I thought that was just the premise for a film
Nope, fucked up situation that has actually happened. Take it with a grain of salt though because I don't remember any details
Can you donate testicles?
But the Internet says sperm are grown in the testes so I'd guess the kids dna would be yours.
Genetically yes, but they wouldn't have a responsibility for the child as is the case with sperm donors.
Hhhhmmm my initial assumption was that the cells in your donated testicles would eventually be replaced by those with the host's DNA. But apparently I'm wrong - after transplants you have to take immunosuppressants because the donated organs stay genetically foreign for the rest of your life. So yes, it seems like the sperm would carry your genes.