How It Works?
Welcome to Gene Pool, the online matchmaking platform for sperm donors, recipients, and potential co-parents. Gene Pool uses algorithms that consider DNA markers.
Follow these three simple steps to see your matches right now
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Enter your personality type and DNA data (if available).
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After a few basic questions, your matches appear instantly!
Scientific Matchmaking
Complete your Gene Pool profile and get compatibility scores.
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Gene Pool compares DNA markers between two people to show genetic diversity between a pairing. We also show personality compatibility based on the 16 types.
Your Matches
Answer a few questions and see your compatible matches.
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Message them, add to maybe-list, or block as needed.
The Gene Pool Matchmaking App
The Gene Pool Matchmaking App caters to sperm donors, recipients, and potential co-parents.
Break the ice with a message
Too shy? Express interest with a hello
Add to the maybe list and revisit another day
They don't meet your criteria? Simply block them
The Science of Matchmaking
Personality Compatibility
Our personality compatibility rating is based on the Myers-Briggs 16 personality types. We weight similar types higher and those that tend to clash lower.
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Do you need a DNA test to use this service? No
Only your basic bio and location are needed to get started with our matchmaking services for sperm donors, recipients and potential co-parents
DNA tests can be ordered, or uploaded at a later time, they are not required initially.
😊 You can start finding matches without a DNA test. Just enter your personality type and location to begin. 😊
Sign Up Now!So, why bother with DNA matchmaking?
Gene Pool helps sperm donors, recipients and co-parents find each other. Answer a few questions, see your matches, and message the people you like. When you add DNA, you also see a compatibility rating for each pair. The rating represents the MHC gene diversity between the pairing.
Are you curious about how to submit your DNA test?
Option A: Already have your DNA test data?
** Most ancestry DNA tests provide similar raw data, but the analysis of that data may vary from company to company.
STEP 1
Download and save your raw autosomal DNA file
To download your raw autosomal DNA, see your profile at Genera, 23andMe, Ancestry DNA, Family Tree DNA, We Gene, My Heritage, Genes For Good, Vitagene, or Living DNA and more
STEP 2
Upload the file during sign up
or later when you edit your profile
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To use your existing raw DNA data file from another company, be sure to download your 'raw autosomal DNA file' and save it to a safe location. Here are instructions to download your raw autosomal DNA data files from: Genera, 23andMe, Ancestry DNA, Family Tree DNA, We Gene, My Heritage, Genes For Good, Vitagene, or Living DNA and more
Option B: Do you need a DNA test? Purchase a DNA Kit
Our testing kits provide a complete genotyping service, one-year access to premium features, and include postage to your address
STEP 1
Purchase a DNA testing kit, which includes a 12-month premium membership.
STEP 2
Receive a DNA testing kit in the mail, follow the instructions to collect your DNA sample, then mail it to the laboratory
STEP 3
Once the lab genotypes your DNA sample, you will receive predictions of chemistry compatibility with your matches
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Your at-home DNA collection kit is suitable for one person and contains 2x cheek swabs, 2x shipping tubes, and instructions for the DNA sample collection. Our DNA Collection kits are inclusive of taxes and postage to your residence. All kit purchases come with 12 months of premium membership.
Our platform offers genetic matchmaking services focused on the compatibility of human leukocyte antigen (HLA) genotypes among prospective sperm donors, recipients, and co-parents. While we strive to help you find an ideal genetic match, we do not evaluate genetic diseases. Consequently, we make no claims that any match will be devoid of potential genetic disease risks.