i'maveryneatMonster.' Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 There's some requirements to donate blood, right? Like a certain age thingy. :thinking: Age Sex (sometimes) Diseases AIDS Being homosexual (believe it or not, it is :/) If you're in treatment (drugs) And others I don't remember. Also, they have to check the blood first, it's not like "I gave blood!" and it's all fine. They have to test it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imke Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 I'm pretty sure I can't donate blood anyway, because my iron level is too low and I might be a bit anemic. :shrug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laga Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 I've never done it. When I was 20 I was about to but they didn't let me because they said my weight was not enough :shrug: I had blood drawn countless times, though. And I think sometimes gays are rejected because people assume they're more promiscuous, which is IMO a prejudice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i'maveryneatMonster.' Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Many infeccious diseases are more common in gay people. CMV, AIDS, even some parasites. It's not the "promiscuous" thing, it's because homosexuals can have certain sexual activities that put them at risk. That's why they can't give blood that easily. If my post sounds arrogant or with prejudice, please shoot me, cos it's not meant to sound like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivet Posted November 4, 2010 Author Share Posted November 4, 2010 No, I understand what you mean, i'm sure everyone in here does :anxious: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohemul Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 I really want to give blood but I'm not old enough to do it, booo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imke Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 I just looked up what the regulations are in Germany and apparently you're not allowed to donate blood if you're a homo- or bisexual man. Bi- and homosexual women are allowed to. You're also not allowed to donate blood if you spent more than 6 months in Great Britain between 1980 and 1996 due to the risk of having been exposed to mad cow disease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
мaямellata Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 stupid mad cow disease rule.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMagpie Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 I play with monkeys too much to give blood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
мaямellata Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 my cow isn't mad :disappointed: it carries flowers in a pretty basket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laga Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Many infeccious diseases are more common in gay people. CMV, AIDS, even some parasites. It's not the "promiscuous" thing, it's because homosexuals can have certain sexual activities that put them at risk. That's why they can't give blood that easily. If my post sounds arrogant or with prejudice, please shoot me, cos it's not meant to sound like that. that was what was explained to me when I asked, I still think that if promiscuity is the reason, sexual orientation is not a way to tell who is and who isn't, but what you say about diseases makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djibou Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Many infeccious diseases are more common in gay people. CMV, AIDS, even some parasites. It's not the "promiscuous" thing, it's because homosexuals can have certain sexual activities that put them at risk. That's why they can't give blood that easily. If my post sounds arrogant or with prejudice, please shoot me, cos it's not meant to sound like that. when you say homosexuals, you mean men or women? the real question behind it is, does it have a link with anal sex? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i'maveryneatMonster.' Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 when you say homosexuals, you mean men or women? the real question behind it is, does it have a link with anal sex? Both, but mostly men. I mean oral and anal sex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arwen Evenstar Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 "Banning All Gay Men from Donating Blood Is Unscientific and Wrong, Say AIDS Researchers" http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/05/100525133209.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laga Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 when you say homosexuals, you mean men or women? the real question behind it is, does it have a link with anal sex? I don't know everywhere else, but here the rules are pretty much related to homosexual men, or women who had sex with a guy who slept with another guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohemul Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 confusing rules are confusing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djibou Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 ^Yeah I heard of that before. I am not really well informed to say my opinion on it, but I think it's going to be hard to refuse everyone in that position after a few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
an angel Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 I've had blood drawn for medical reasons, it hurts more than a regular shot and it leaves a bruise :sick: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wherrwhfer Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmmaLouiseSmyth Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 I've never donated blood cause they haven't been around since I have turned 18 but I want to :wacko: I think it is wrong that homosexual people are not allowed donate. But there must be a big fear with getting blood and they have to be super careful. Even if that does come across as ignorant. We were just learning today about how back in the 80's ( before AIDS was discovered ) blood used to be sent over here and people died cause it was contaminated with AIDS and other dieseses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Myshkin Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Might be a stupid question, but can they donate then have the blood tested? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
an angel Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 My dad used to give blood all the time, and then they found out he'd had a seizure when he was younger. Apparently you can't give blood if you've had a seizure. I hope his blood didn't kill a bunch of people or anything :blank: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nouratan Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 ^dont they ask for the medical history and test the blood before they take the blood donation:confused: coz thats wht they do here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
an angel Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Yeah probably. I don't think they ever asked that particular question until a year or two after he started donating blood though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmmaLouiseSmyth Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 oh yeah, i passed the quiz thingy on this site http://www.giveblood.ie/Become_a_Donor/Give_Blood/Can_I_Give_Blood/ go me :| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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