(June 22, 2014 at 7:44 pm)zanOTK Wrote: Actually, it is, or is quickly becoming, possible. At least for lesbian couples. There has been research into producing artificial sperm from one woman's cells to use to impregnate the mother. In this way, two women could have a child. Here's an article from 2002. I wasn't able to find any recent research, but perhaps somebody else can.
For now, homosexual male couples seem to be out of luck. But there has been work done on artificial wombs. Once that is perfected, that's just one more thing they won't have to worry about. But what about the egg? I haven't heard of any research being done to create eggs from male cells, but that doesn't mean it isn't or won't happen. Time will tell.
Yeah, I think in the future it will be possible, after I made my earlier post I looked it up. Seems like there are plenty of experiments going on, with mixed results. I think it's only a matter of time though as you say.
However, as we currently are, I think my point stands. Someone may wish to 'choose' a heterosexual relationship if it gives them the kind of child they desire (one with genes from both parents). It's still hypothetical ofcourse, as we all know we cannot choose our sexual preferences. But I honestly think there could be an inordinate amount of reasons why someone might want to change their sexual preference, it's not always just about social stigma.
