Blood donation policy is updated, allowing gay and bisexual
Learn about federal regulations related to blood donation by Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual and Gender non-conforming (LGBTQ+) individuals. Did you know that the FDA has made eligibility changes that promote fairness and inclusivity in the blood donation process while maintaining the safety of the blood supply? With this update, sexual orientation is no longer a consideration for donor eligibility. New FDA blood donation rules for gay men
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. Thanks to new federal guidelines finalized in May, gay and bisexual men in monogamous relationships can now donate at many blood centers around the country without abstaining from sex. Bloodworks Northwest, where Smith works as a donor services supervisor, adopted the change on Dec. FDA drops blood donation restrictions specific to gay and
Thanks to new federal guidelines finalized in May, gay and bisexual men in monogamous relationships can now donate at many blood centers around the country. The agency will move towards an "individual risk-based" approach. The Food and Drug Administration has dropped all restrictions specific to gay and bisexual men donating blood, a move long anticipated by public health experts and gay rights activists. New FDA Eligibility Expansion
On May 11, the Food and Drug Administration officially changed its policy allowing gay and bisexual men to donate blood as long as they have been monogamous for the previous three months. 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. 
Donate with Pride
Who can donate blood under the new policy? Queer men in monogamous relationships can now give blood. All potential donors will be screened using a new questionnaire about that person's risks for HIV. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. As of Monday, new policies are in effect regarding who can donate blood.
FDA relaxes blood donation guidelines for gay and bisexual
As of September 6, , We Are Blood implemented the latest FDA guidance, expanding blood donor eligibility LGBTQ community members! 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. .
LGBTQ+ Blood Donors
The US Food and Drug Administration announced on 11 May , that it has officially dropped restrictions that prohibit gay and bisexual men from donating blood under many circumstances on 11 May . 
HRC
The Food and Drug Administration has dropped all restrictions specific to gay and bisexual men donating blood, a move long anticipated by public health experts and gay rights activists. .