Can gay women donate blood

Blood donation is now more inclusive for the LGBTQ+ community. Many are now able to donate blood through a new inclusive screening process that expands blood donor eligibility and eliminates questions based on sexual orientation through updated FDA guidelines issued in May

On August 21, OneBlood implemented the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) new individual donor assessment guidance for all blood donors. All potential donors, regardless of gender or sexual orientation will be asked the same questions to determine if they are eligible to donate blood.