The UK will ease its restrictions on gay men and blood donation, which currently require abstention from sex for three months in advance of donating. … [Read more...] about UK Drops 3 Month Abstinence Requirement for Gay Men Donating Blood, Will Conduct Risk Assessments on Individual Basis
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Andy Cohen Slams FDA’s ‘Discriminatory’ COVID Policies Against Gay Men in ‘View’ Appearance: WATCH
In an appearance on The View Tuesday, Bravo host and producer Andy Cohen blasted the U.S. government's policies barring him, as a gay man, from … [Read more...] about Andy Cohen Slams FDA’s ‘Discriminatory’ COVID Policies Against Gay Men in ‘View’ Appearance: WATCH
Brazil’s Supreme Court Overturns All Restrictions on Gay Men Donating Blood, Ending Any Waiting Time
In a rare victory for its LGBTQ community, Brazil's Supreme Court has overturned any and all restrictions on gay men donating blood. Reuters … [Read more...] about Brazil’s Supreme Court Overturns All Restrictions on Gay Men Donating Blood, Ending Any Waiting Time
The Daily Show’s Jaboukie Young-White Coaches Two Gay Men with COVID-19 Antibodies Who Tried (and Failed) to Donate Their Plasma — on How to Pass as Straight: WATCH
The Daily Show's Jaboukie Young-White zoomed with two gay men with COVID-19 antibodies who tried to donate their blood plasma to fight the coronavirus … [Read more...] about The Daily Show’s Jaboukie Young-White Coaches Two Gay Men with COVID-19 Antibodies Who Tried (and Failed) to Donate Their Plasma — on How to Pass as Straight: WATCH
Andy Cohen Expands on Call for End to Discriminatory Ban on Blood and Plasma Donations by Gay Men Amid COVID-19 Crisis: WATCH
Andy Cohen joined CBS This Morning to expand on his recent statements protesting the FDA's discriminatory restrictions on gay and bisexual men … [Read more...] about Andy Cohen Expands on Call for End to Discriminatory Ban on Blood and Plasma Donations by Gay Men Amid COVID-19 Crisis: WATCH
Trump ‘Didn’t Know Anything’ About FDA’s Revised Blood Donation Guidelines for Gay Men: WATCH
At a press briefing on Friday, Donald Trump said he "didn't know anything" about it when asked by the Washington Blade if he had a hand in revised FDA … [Read more...] about Trump ‘Didn’t Know Anything’ About FDA’s Revised Blood Donation Guidelines for Gay Men: WATCH
France Lowers Sexual Abstinence Period for Gay Men Donating Blood to 4 Months
France has eased restrictions in its ban on gay blood donation, lowering the period in which men who have sex with men must abstain from sex before … [Read more...] about France Lowers Sexual Abstinence Period for Gay Men Donating Blood to 4 Months
Man Donates Kidney to Protest U.S. Ban on Gay Men Giving Blood
Barton Lynch, a 24-year-old Virginia man, donated one of his kidneys to a random recipient to protest the U.S. ban on gay men giving blood. The … [Read more...] about Man Donates Kidney to Protest U.S. Ban on Gay Men Giving Blood
HBO/Red Cross ‘Game of Thrones’ Contest Discriminates Against Gay and Bisexual Men
HBO has teamed up with the Red Cross for a Game of Thrones contest. The winner of the "Bleed for the Throne" contest will travel to New York City to … [Read more...] about HBO/Red Cross ‘Game of Thrones’ Contest Discriminates Against Gay and Bisexual Men
Blockbuster Movie’s Ad Campaign Protests Restriction on Gay Blood Donations
The latest installment of the Saw horror film franchise and its distributor Lionsgate Films are adding consciousness raising to its promotion ahead … [Read more...] about Blockbuster Movie’s Ad Campaign Protests Restriction on Gay Blood Donations
