
Step by step: home artificial insemination
Put together by two women who conceived using at-home artificial insemination themselves, The Mezzo brings together every piece of artificial insemination equipment you need - insemination syringes, ovulation strips, specimen cups, pregnancy tests, and your choice of disc - into one thoughtfully designed kit.
Choose Your Disc: Disposable or Reusable
Unlike most home insemination kits, The Mezzo gives you a choice. You can opt for 6 single-use disposable Softdiscs, the same type used in fertility clinics or select a reusable Origin conception disc (available in regular or small size), which can be cleaned and reused across multiple cycles. The reusable option is a popular choice for those who prefer a more sustainable approach to their at-home insemination supplies. Both options work by sitting behind the pubic bone to hold semen close to the cervix after insemination.
Is The Mezzo an IUI kit?
Many people search for an "IUI kit at home" and The Mezzo is often what they're looking for. True IUI (intrauterine insemination) must be performed clinically by a medical professional. What The Mezzo performs is intracervical insemination (ICI) which is done by placing sperm at the cervix rather than past it. This is the standard method used in all at-home artificial insemination kits. It's safe, effective, and exactly what Taryn and Kat used to conceive at home in New Zealand.
- Designed by women who’ve been there
- Simple, safe, and supportive
- No unnecessary extras - just what you need, when you need it
About the mezzo kit
How is The Mezzo different from The Dinky?
Both kits use the same quality components, but The Mezzo covers 6 insemination rounds vs The Dinky's 3, includes 30 ovulation strips instead of 10, and offers the option of a reusable conception disc. It's the right step up for anyone ready to commit to multiple cycles.
What type of insemination does this kit perform?
The Mezzo is an intracervical insemination (ICI) kit, also called home artificial insemination. It places sperm near the cervix using a round-tipped insemination syringe. This is the at-home equivalent of what many people search for as an "IUI kit."
Can same-sex couples or solo parents use this kit?
Absolutely. The Mezzo was created by a same-sex couple (Taryn & Kat) and is used by LGBTQ+ couples, solo parents by choice, and couples of all kinds.
What's the difference between a disposable Softdisc and a reusable Origin disc?
Softdiscs are single-use and convenient for each round. The reusable Origin disc is made to be cleaned and reused across multiple rounds, making it a more sustainable choice. Both serve the same function of keeping semen close to the cervix post-insemination.
Is this the best insemination kit available in Australia?
The Mezzo is Hapū Helpers' most popular kit because it balances completeness, value, and flexibility. With 6 rounds of supplies and the choice of disc type, it covers most full trying-to-conceive journey in one purchase.
How many cycles does it take?
Everyone's journey is different. The Mezzo covers six insemination rounds (typically 2 cycles).
How many cycles does it take to get pregnant with home insemination?
It varies for everyone, but many people conceive within a few cycles when timing is right. Factors like age, ovulation, sperm quality, and overall fertility all play a role. As a real-life example, Taryn and Kat (the women behind Hapū Helpers) conceived on their 2nd and 3rd cycles respectively using home insemination.
A note about this kit
"This insemination kit is what we wished existed when we started. Six rounds. Everything you need. None of the things you don't. We made it because we believe getting helpful supplies when trying to conceive at home shouldn't be as complicated as TTC itself."