However, in early 2022, HIV.gov issued a call to action via a blog post titled “ Participants Needed in Blood Donor Study: Could Lead to Eligibility Changes for Men Who Have Sex with Men.” We are republishing our original article to bring the study to your attention.Īttention gay and bisexual men who would like to be able to donate blood: Eight LGBTQ community centers across the nation are participating in federal research that could possibly expand the eligibility of men who have sex with men to donate blood. Editor’s Note: The below story was originally published June 30, 2021.
