so, step 1 was to go and check out a local clinic. i figured this was probably the best option. since we’re based in austin i went to see the austin fertility institute ( https://www.austinfertilityinstitute.com/). a few things:
overall:
it didn’t feel like the right fit for me. i wasn’t super excited about going to masturbate at a clinic where it felt like everyone there was sick or struggling with fertility issues. but most of all, it was suuuuper expensive compared to some of the other options i found.
pros:
-it’s always nice to speak with a doctor about this stuff
-good location, easy access by car, friendly staff
cons:
-EXPENSIVE!!!!
-it felt like i was going to a hospital. they kept asking me if i was freezing my sperm because of a medical condition
-they wanted me to masturbate on site!! not super pumped about that.
Sperm testing and sperm freezing journey from home 
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