FDA relaxes blood donation guidelines for gay and bisexual
Explore current and evolving plasma donation eligibility, including general requirements and specific considerations for LGBTQ+ individuals. With this update, the gender of a donor and their sexual partners will no longer be a consideration for donor eligibility. We Are Blood is dedicated to protecting the safety of the community blood supply and creating safe and inclusive spaces for our donor community.
Can Gay Men Donate Plasma? Updated 2025 Guidelines
Yes, under the current guidelines, a gay or bisexual man can meet eligibility requirements to donate plasma without abstinence-based deferrals if the following applies: He has not engaged in anal sex with any partner, new or regular, in the past 3 months. He is not currently taking PrEP or PEP and has not taken either within the past 3 months. The answer is yes, but with some caveats. In , the FDA revised its policy to allow MSM to donate blood, but only if they had not had sex with another man in the previous 12 months.
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Learn about federal regulations related to blood donation by Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual and Gender non-conforming (LGBTQ+) individuals. October 15, Plasma donation is essential for supplying life-saving treatments to people suffering from chronic illnesses, traumatic injuries, and other conditions. LGBTQ+ Blood Donors
This world-first “plasma pathway” policy will allow most people, including gay and bisexual men, to donate plasma immediately regardless of sexual activity, provided they meet other criteria. Donation Eligibility. Types of Donations. 
LGBTQ+ Donor Questions
Have you ever wondered if you can donate plasma if you’re a gay man? The answer is yes, but with some caveats. In this blog post, we’ll explore the recent changes in FDA guidance, why the policy was put in place, and the impact it has had on the LGBTQ+ community. Many gay and bisexual men have been excluded from donating blood and plasma the liquid portion of blood for decades because of rules developed during the HIV crisis in the s. This opens donation pathways for many gay and bisexual men, and other men who have sex with men.
Gay and bisexual men will soon be able to donate blood and plasma
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Thursday it had officially eliminated restrictions that had previously prohibited many blood donations by gay and bisexual men — a longstanding policy. . LGBTQ+
Are gay and bisexual men now eligible to donate blood? Under the FDA’s individual donor assessment guidance, there are no eligibility criteria related to men who have sex with men. Any individual, regardless of gender or sexual orientation, who has had new or multiple sexual partners in the last three months, and also had anal sex in that timeframe, will be asked to wait three months to. . New FDA Eligibility Expansion
Can I donate and have anal sex with my partner? Yes. If you are having anal sex with one person you’ve been with for at least three months, you will be able to donate as long as you meet all other eligibility criteria. All donors are asked if they’ve had a new partner in the past three months, or multiple partners in the past three months. .