Gay and bisexual men in monogamous relationships will find it easier to donate blood under new federal guidelines that will be proposed soon, according to a published report. >> Read more trending newsThe Washington Post reported on Thursday that gay and bisexual men will no longer be forced to abstain from sex in order to give blood. Breaking news: Monogamous gay and bisexual men will be allowed to donate blood under planned FDA guidance, easing decades-long restrictions. In 2015, the FDA allowed gay and bisexual men to donate blood if they had not had sex with other men during the previous year, according to the newspaper. The FDA is expected to adopt the new proposal after there is a period of public comment, according to the Post.

Source: Washington Post January 26, 2023 23:05 UTC