FDA to ban gay sperm donors

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Posted again for Neph to read:

“Under these rules, a heterosexual man who had unprotected sex with HIV-positive prostitutes would be OK as a donor one year later, but a gay man in a monogamous, safe-sex relationship is not OK unless he’s been celibate for five years,” said Leland Traiman, director of a clinic in Alameda, Calif., that seeks gay sperm donors.

[Motorboat Cruiser]

Originally Posted by Nephythys

With blood- is it really so horrible to be overly safe than possibly sorry? Come on- rant all you want about donating sperm, but blood is used to save lives- and should be as carefully watched as possible- no matter who it pisses off.

Well, here is the problem. I'm not promiscuous. I'm in a long-term monogamous relationship. I've been tested and am safe. I would love to give blood because I think it is important to do so. I could lie, I suppose, but that doesn't seem appropriate.

Meanwhile, people that I know that sleep with multiple partners, have never been tested, and don't know what they do or do not have, can give blood simply because they are straight. So let me ask you, given a choice between someone like me or someone like I described, who would you rather get blood from?

[BarTopDancer]

Individuals at risk for AIDS must not donate blood
Do not donate blood if you have ever tested positive for HIV or if:
You are a man and have had sex with another man since 1977, even once
You have engaged in sex for drugs or money since 1977
You are a past or present sexual partner of someone in the above list

Let's re-write the list:

You have engaged in drug use for any reason since 1977 (AIDS doesn't know that drug use for money and drug use for recreation is different)
You have had anal sex since 1977 (AIDS doesn't know the difference between a man or a woman)

AIDS doesn't know the difference between straight, gay, bi-sexual, male or female. It doesn't know the difference between black, white, Hispanic, Asian or any other race. AIDS is an equal opportunity disease. It doesn't know where you lived, or what reasons you've done drugs or had sex for. And it doesnt' care. It doesn't discriminate.

[Gn2Dlnd]

Probably thought up by someone who didn't like going on the shopping trips for - um - "assistive literature."

[SacTown Chronic]

What's so hard about buying a couple Better Homes and Gardens?

[Gn2Dlnd]

Thought it said, "Better Hornes and Gardens." :smirk:

[Not Afraid]

"He took the opportunity to say something lewd and offensive and then made masturbatory gestures as he exited."

As a purveyor of Universal Hand Symbols, I love this guy!

[Nephythys]

Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

Posted again for Neph to read:

Yes- I understand. So ban them too. When it comes to blood I don't give a damn about offending someone. It should be safe.

[Name]

safety is a myth.

[BarTopDancer]

Originally Posted by Nephythys

Yes- I understand. So ban them too. When it comes to blood I don't give a damn about offending someone. It should be safe.

So would you agree that a set of guidelines that apply to everyone would be fine? Or would you prefer a separate set of guidelines for those who are gay and those who are straight?