Bryan McColgan, MD
@gaydadreporter.bsky.social
Journalism about surrogacy and rainbow families with a focus on gay men.
Nice interview and summary of ART law and Hawaii’s new parentage law for LGBTQ+ parents. www.khon2.com/working-for-...
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January 3, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Nice interview and summary of ART law and Hawaii’s new parentage law for LGBTQ+ parents. www.khon2.com/working-for-...
Love this rainbow family of lesbian grandmas and a gay grandson. www.queerty.com/lesbian-gran...
Lesbian grandmas revealing their early love story to their grandson wow the internet - Queerty
We love some queer history!
www.queerty.com
January 3, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Love this rainbow family of lesbian grandmas and a gay grandson. www.queerty.com/lesbian-gran...
Ireland 🇮🇪 you need to do better for gay and lesbian parents and their children 👶
www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/irel...
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Ireland’s donor conception laws leave families in legal limbo, campaigner says | BreakingNews
A same-sex couple say Ireland’s donor conception laws leave their one-year-old son missing legal protections.
www.breakingnews.ie
January 2, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Ireland 🇮🇪 you need to do better for gay and lesbian parents and their children 👶
www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/irel...
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Love this gay dad celebrity representation. So important to openly share amazing surrogacy stories. people.com/andy-cohen-k...
All About Andy Cohen's 2 Children, Son Benjamin and Daughter Lucy
Andy Cohen is a father to two kids he welcomed in 2019 and 2022, son Benjamin and daughter Lucy. Here's everything to know about Andy Cohen's children.
people.com
January 1, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Love this gay dad celebrity representation. So important to openly share amazing surrogacy stories. people.com/andy-cohen-k...
This is what politicians should do…campaign for the causes important to them and the people: “He also legalized gestational surrogacy — an issue that hit close to home for him since his children were born through surrogacy.” gaycitynews.com/hoylman-siga...
In State Senate farewell, Hoylman-Sigal recalls progress on LGBTQ rights
During his final week as a state lawmaker, incoming Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal penned a farewell letter reflecting on New York's progress
gaycitynews.com
January 1, 2026 at 1:15 PM
This is what politicians should do…campaign for the causes important to them and the people: “He also legalized gestational surrogacy — an issue that hit close to home for him since his children were born through surrogacy.” gaycitynews.com/hoylman-siga...
New meta analysis shows that sperm parameters like number and motility are better in winter ❄️ and spring 🌷 compared to summer 🌞 and fall 🍁. Gays, if you are donating for IVF, maybe choose the best season… onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
January 1, 2026 at 9:58 AM
New meta analysis shows that sperm parameters like number and motility are better in winter ❄️ and spring 🌷 compared to summer 🌞 and fall 🍁. Gays, if you are donating for IVF, maybe choose the best season… onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
Hawaii, Illinois, and Oregon passed legislation this year to ensure equality and paths to legal parentage for LGBTQ families and those formed via assisted reproduction, including surrogacy. mombian.com/2025/12/29/l...
mombian.com
December 30, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Hawaii, Illinois, and Oregon passed legislation this year to ensure equality and paths to legal parentage for LGBTQ families and those formed via assisted reproduction, including surrogacy. mombian.com/2025/12/29/l...
Love this for my California gays who want to have families. localnewsmatters.org/2025/12/28/m...
Millions of Californians gaining IVF access as new fertility insurance law takes effect - Local News Matters
WHEN MEGAN MEO, 36, AND HER HUSBAND decided to start a family, they knew they wanted two kids. They didn’t know they would have to endure multiple rounds
localnewsmatters.org
December 29, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Love this for my California gays who want to have families. localnewsmatters.org/2025/12/28/m...
A humorous read on a UK-Mexico City surrogacy journey. More fun, less factual. www.esquire.com/uk/culture/a...
Two Men and a Baby: Raven Smith On Surrogacy and Swapping Parties for Pampers
The Esquire writer discusses fatherhood and how it has reshaped his life
www.esquire.com
December 24, 2025 at 12:59 PM
A humorous read on a UK-Mexico City surrogacy journey. More fun, less factual. www.esquire.com/uk/culture/a...
Glad Aetna is covering IVF for same sex couples and hope more medical insurers follow suit. www.cbsnews.com/news/ivf-tre...
IVF treatments for same-sex couples to be covered by Aetna in national settlement
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
www.cbsnews.com
December 24, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Glad Aetna is covering IVF for same sex couples and hope more medical insurers follow suit. www.cbsnews.com/news/ivf-tre...
What a busy business sperm supplements have become. An interesting read that summarizes the landscape. Great that men are taking their fertility seriously but will be good to see more science on what actually makes a difference. www.thecut.com/article/men-...
The Men Obsessed With Optimizing Their Sperm
Convinced we’re facing a male-fertility crisis, they’re taking prenatals, avoiding plastics, and putting EMF blockers on their phones.
www.thecut.com
December 18, 2025 at 1:10 PM
What a busy business sperm supplements have become. An interesting read that summarizes the landscape. Great that men are taking their fertility seriously but will be good to see more science on what actually makes a difference. www.thecut.com/article/men-...
This should not happen. This is what ruins surrogacy for people who need and respect it. The US and other countries should not permit this. www.newsweek.com/xu-bo-chines...
Who is Xu Bo? Chinese billionaire allegedly has over 100 US-born babies
Xu's company, Duoyi Network, has slammed The Wall Street Journal, saying the newspaper "deliberately confused the facts."
www.newsweek.com
December 17, 2025 at 1:32 PM
This should not happen. This is what ruins surrogacy for people who need and respect it. The US and other countries should not permit this. www.newsweek.com/xu-bo-chines...
Interesting possible topical treatment for male fertility. Time to lotions up the scrotum, guys! www.scmp.com/news/china/s...
Sperm quality decline: could easy-to-use balm from China solve the crisis?
In China, unhealthy lifestyles, pollution and work-related stress are cited in public health discussions around declining sperm quality.
www.scmp.com
December 17, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Interesting possible topical treatment for male fertility. Time to lotions up the scrotum, guys! www.scmp.com/news/china/s...
So great to see LGBTQ+ family building conferences for local communities! outinjersey.net/prospective-...
Prospective parents attend queer parentage summit
Learn about the challenges and preparations involved in LGBTQ parenting through insights from the Queer Parentage Summit in Mountainside.
outinjersey.net
December 12, 2025 at 1:31 PM
So great to see LGBTQ+ family building conferences for local communities! outinjersey.net/prospective-...
Great to see these positive trends in rainbow family building for 2026. More emotional support is especially great! www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/12/inte...
Intention, creativity, & hope: LGBTQ+ family-building trends to watch in 2026 - LGBTQ Nation
LGBTQ+ people are building families in record numbers, and we’re doing so with a growing insistence on equitable, affirming care.
www.lgbtqnation.com
December 12, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Great to see these positive trends in rainbow family building for 2026. More emotional support is especially great! www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/12/inte...
Sad story. Genetic screening is not perfect and seems like countries should all have donation limits for donors. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Sperm from donor with cancer-causing gene was used to conceive almost 200 children
Some children have already died and only a minority who inherit the mutation will escape cancer in their lifetimes.
www.bbc.com
December 10, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Sad story. Genetic screening is not perfect and seems like countries should all have donation limits for donors. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Italy is the worst place for intended gay dads. I feel so badly for them. www.gayemagazine.com/how-italys-w...
How Italy’s War on Same Sex Surrogacy Rights Affects Gay Men and Lesbian Couples Differently - Gaye Magazine
www.gayemagazine.com
December 8, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Italy is the worst place for intended gay dads. I feel so badly for them. www.gayemagazine.com/how-italys-w...
American border patrol fail. Canadian surrogates come to the US all the time. Nothing illegal and they are not being directly compensated. This should not happen and I hope these gay dads and surrogate can work it out. www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
U.S. border officers turn back Canadian surrogate seeking fertility care
A Canadian woman trying to board a flight south to visit a California fertility clinic was recently denied entry into the United States by American customs and border officers.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 8, 2025 at 7:31 AM
American border patrol fail. Canadian surrogates come to the US all the time. Nothing illegal and they are not being directly compensated. This should not happen and I hope these gay dads and surrogate can work it out. www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
Great news for gay intended parents in Australia 🇦🇺 who want to pursue surrogacy. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
WA's surrogacy, IVF laws overhauled as legislation passes parliament
Same-sex couples, single people, transgender and intersex West Australians will be able to access assisted reproductive technology and surrogacy, almost a decade after reforms were first promised.
www.abc.net.au
December 4, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Great news for gay intended parents in Australia 🇦🇺 who want to pursue surrogacy. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
My husband and I are back home in Stockholm and severely jet lagged. It was an intense trip to California for our first embryo transfer. During the trip, I kept a diary to capture how I/we were feeling for this historic stage in our journey. gaydadreporter.com/original-art...
Diary of an International Embryo Transfer — Gay Dad Reporter
My husband and I are back home in Stockholm and severely jet lagged. It was an intense and incredible trip to California for our first embryo transfer. During the trip, I kept daily notes to capture...
gaydadreporter.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:34 PM
My husband and I are back home in Stockholm and severely jet lagged. It was an intense trip to California for our first embryo transfer. During the trip, I kept a diary to capture how I/we were feeling for this historic stage in our journey. gaydadreporter.com/original-art...
Need to watch this! A movie about gay dads from the 1970s with Martin Sheen! www.queerty.com/an-early-fil...
An early film about gay dads, this '72 drama gave queer stories a seat at the family table - Queerty
Despite its warmer setting, 'That Certain Summer' makes for a fascinating re-watch this Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
www.queerty.com
December 1, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Need to watch this! A movie about gay dads from the 1970s with Martin Sheen! www.queerty.com/an-early-fil...
WHO: Don’t forget fertility for gay men, which should also be covered at least partially by national insurances. www.reuters.com/business/hea...
Overlooked infertility care should be part of national health services, says WHO
Infertility is an overlooked public health challenge and affordable treatment should be available within national health systems, the World Health Organization said on Friday in its first guideline on...
www.reuters.com
December 1, 2025 at 7:38 PM
WHO: Don’t forget fertility for gay men, which should also be covered at least partially by national insurances. www.reuters.com/business/hea...
Thanks Ron and @menhavingbabies for continuing to defend ethical surrogacy and being the voice of regulation not abolition in this article. 👏 👏 👏 www.newsweek.com/the-unlikely...
The unlikely alliance forming to end surrogacy
Feminists and conservatives are uniting in a global push to end surrogacy, sparking fierce debate over bodily autonomy and questions of exploitation.
www.newsweek.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Thanks Ron and @menhavingbabies for continuing to defend ethical surrogacy and being the voice of regulation not abolition in this article. 👏 👏 👏 www.newsweek.com/the-unlikely...
Gay dad pioneers! www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/11/thes...
These gay dads built families during the AIDS crisis. Their stories are blueprints for endurance. - LGBTQ Nation
Amid the AIDS crisis and anti-LGBTQ+ backlash, 2 couples dared to imagine families. Decades later, their enduring love stories still light the way forward.
www.lgbtqnation.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Gay dad pioneers! www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/11/thes...