Women looking for a sperm¹ donor² often make the daddy of all choices based on limited physical details such as the man's height or hair colour.

女性在寻找捐精者时总是根据候选人有限的外貌特征来做决定，比如身高或者头发的颜色。

But mothers-to-be will soon be able to pick the father of their child from a catalogue listing his personality traits, interests and even fashion sense - all from the comfort of their own home.

The online brochure（手册） is being compiled by the London Sperm Bank for infertile³ couples and single and lesbian women.

It includes written statements from each man on why he is donating, plus staff assessments⁴ of what he is like.

One donor is described by the clinic as 'softly spoken, introspective, deep thinking' and with a 'neat, relaxed style'.

Another is: 'Very individualistic, quirky（古怪的） and artistic⁵ in nature. He has a unique “rock star image” in terms of appearance but not at all in lifestyle or confidence.'

It goes on: 'Shy but if prompted will talk passionately⁶ about subjects that matter to him, namely art, music and photography.'

A sperm bank spokesman explained that women will not have to go to the clinic to pick their man. 'They can access the catalogue from home and make their choices online,' she said.

By law, clinics are not required to give personal details about donors⁷ - and must not provide any information that will identify the men. Several banks do offer lists of basic physical traits, and some give occupations and hobbies.