In modern days, the Halakhic question on whether taking a male sperm for the purpose of medical examinations or insemination is debated among the authorities.

The Whelan method suggests intercourse four to six days prior to ovulation to increase likelihood of fertilization by male sperm.

The odor of male sperm was added suddenly to the breeze.

Most recently, claims that male sperm could be separated because they swim faster were found to be without scientific basis.

A second enormous stride forward in propagating the race of man occurred when a male sperm was scientifically united with female ova.

So human dignity must be protected from the time the male sperm is united with the female egg.