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Title: Should The Male Gay Community Be Allowed To Give Blood?
Post by: Natasha on August 26, 2008, 06:16:05 PM
Post by: Natasha on August 26, 2008, 06:16:05 PM
Should The Male Gay Community Be Allowed To Give Blood?
http://prosperousindividual.wordpress.com/2008/08/26/should-the-male-gay-community-be-allowed-to-give-blood/ (http://prosperousindividual.wordpress.com/2008/08/26/should-the-male-gay-community-be-allowed-to-give-blood/)
8/26/2008
I had some free time down in Akron, Oh. a few years ago and noticed a blood donation trailer set up in a parking lot. I decided I would do the honorable thing and give a little. This is a big deal for someone like me who despises the feeling of a needle penetrating my skin.
Anyway, upon entering the trailer I was handed a questionaire. Upon answering all the questions, I was told my blood would not be needed. WHAT? What about all the ads I keep hearing on the radio about the desperate need for blood? "Oh, we need the blood", the person said, "just not YOUR blood".
http://prosperousindividual.wordpress.com/2008/08/26/should-the-male-gay-community-be-allowed-to-give-blood/ (http://prosperousindividual.wordpress.com/2008/08/26/should-the-male-gay-community-be-allowed-to-give-blood/)
8/26/2008
I had some free time down in Akron, Oh. a few years ago and noticed a blood donation trailer set up in a parking lot. I decided I would do the honorable thing and give a little. This is a big deal for someone like me who despises the feeling of a needle penetrating my skin.
Anyway, upon entering the trailer I was handed a questionaire. Upon answering all the questions, I was told my blood would not be needed. WHAT? What about all the ads I keep hearing on the radio about the desperate need for blood? "Oh, we need the blood", the person said, "just not YOUR blood".
Title: Re: Should The Male Gay Community Be Allowed To Give Blood?
Post by: Gabrielle on August 27, 2008, 06:02:49 PM
Post by: Gabrielle on August 27, 2008, 06:02:49 PM
Well they consider anal sex to be a high risk behavior. I'm not sure its anymore high risk than vaginal intercourse.