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The dna sequence of each sperm is actually unique, and are thus not considered part of your body according to your immune system. This is why your testes are "immune-privileged", meaning your white blood cells are not allowed in there.
So not just inefficient but also insecure? Who designed this crap?
Sexual reproduction is designed for variation. You can reduce it with a large amount of inbreeding. Your family, for example.
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My mom, my dad, my aunt and my uncle are going to beat you up! The two of them are really strong!
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crazy. yeah it makes sense on second thought, i guess, like there's some fuckery with the immune system of the mother not entering a child in the womb or sth. yeah it makes sense that that applies for sperm too. then, i wonder, what keeps infections at bay?
I'm not sure. I'll have to look it up