LGBTQ+ Blood Donors
Learn about federal regulations related to blood donation by Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual and Gender non-conforming (LGBTQ+) individuals. 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 relaxes blood donation guidelines for gay and bisexual
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. 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 Eligibility Expansion
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. 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. LGBTQ+ and Donation
The new FDA policy further ensures safety of the blood supply, treats all potential donors equally and enables more people the opportunity to donate blood. The FDA’s previous donor eligibility criteria based on sexual orientation, which made it challenging for gay and bisexual men to donate blood, has been eliminated. Because of her hero donor, Maqsuda can breathe again, and be the wife, mother, and career woman she loves to be. Everyone can sign up to be a donor. A Comprehensive FAQ On Blood Donation For Gay Men
Can gay and bisexual men (MSM) donate blood? Yes. In May , the FDA issued revised donor deferral recommendations to include gender-inclusive, sexual behavior-based screening questions for all blood donors. Thank you for your patience as we work to get this resolved. If you need immediate assistance, please contact us. New FDA blood donation rules for gay men
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+ Donors
The FDA draft guidance proposes a shift that will create equitable donor eligibility standards for blood donors by using gender inclusive, individual sexual behavior-based questions in pre-donation screening. This proposed change is in line with policies in place in countries like the United Kingdom and Canada that have made changes in recent. . 
Donate with Pride
Ahead of Pride Month, join America's Blood Centers and GLAAD for a inar to learn about the latest information on blood donation eligibility and implementation of updated FDA eligibility criteria that allows more members of the LGBTQ community to give. Hear first-hand experiences from new and first-time LGBTQ donors, community blood centers, and more as we discuss how we're working together. .