HIV/AIDS

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WARNING: May Contain Gay Blood (PART 2)

Swabs, blood draws, and urine tests. This is Part Two of the two-part series sharing Laurent’s story of complicated ineligibility to donate blood...

Mar 07, 2025

A blood donation bag filled with deep red blood, labeled with a warning that reads: "May Contain Gay Blood." The label also includes standard medical details like volume, blood type, and collection date, referencing blood donation policies affecting gay donors.

WARNING: May Contain Gay Blood (PART 1)

Laurent’s journey, like many others, is entwined with the strict policies around “men who have sex with men” donating blood. This is Part One of a...

Feb 14, 2025