I used to be a blood donor and have dontated 8 units in total. I stopped donating back in the 90s as I developed 2 small scars for my efforts that show up slighty in the summer months when I am tanned. I understand that scarring is not a common complication. I also found the people who donated blood in my area (South East) to be rather unfriendly. It was like belonging to a club in which no one wanted to know you!
I checked the requiremts for people with tattoos and they can donate provided the tattoo was carried out 12 + months ago.
Have you or did you ever donate blood in the UK?
And if so, how many units have you clocked up?
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Sex God
i would imagne more people would be open to giving blood if the nbs stopped their obsession with peoples sex lives!
I once needed two units after major surgery so once I was able I returned them to the blood bank!
Rules have changed and I am no longer able to give blood - all credit and thank you to those that do.
Did you know you cannot give blood if you ever have had sex with a bi-sexual man? That must rule out an awful lot of swingers from giving blood!
Rules have changed and I am no longer able to give blood - all credit and thank you to those that do.
Did you know you cannot give blood if you ever have had sex with a bi-sexual man? That must rule out an awful lot of swingers from giving blood!
I am a blood donor although due to health reasons (no, nowt nasty, just a chesty cough) and inconvenience of times and locations, i haven't donated for a while.
I think i've clocked up about 6 or 7 units now.
I hate it. It hurts and the nurses are really rough. the way I see it though is that it's free for me, doesn't impinge on my life in any way and one day, I might just need it back!
Plus, it's the only vaguely charitable thing i do so i spose it's a kind of feel-good thing for me, too.
I think i've clocked up about 6 or 7 units now.
I hate it. It hurts and the nurses are really rough. the way I see it though is that it's free for me, doesn't impinge on my life in any way and one day, I might just need it back!
Plus, it's the only vaguely charitable thing i do so i spose it's a kind of feel-good thing for me, too.
Sex God
i just find it offensive that you are considered a risk based on who you choose to have sex with, not saying that the nbs dont do a great job, but they do need to get into the real world.
Sex God
It seems I am ruled out as well.
Sex God
When I was last interested quite a few years ago in giving blood I was told I did'nt weigh enough, I'm interested again now so I'm going to give it another go.
in recent years my immediate family have clocked-up quite a substantial blood-debt, as I see it...
... & I'd like to think I could repay on thier behalf..., and even put myself in *credit*, as it were...
i aught to do something about it... at least check it out... before I kark-it, or need it!!! :shock:
lp
... & I'd like to think I could repay on thier behalf..., and even put myself in *credit*, as it were...
i aught to do something about it... at least check it out... before I kark-it, or need it!!! :shock:
lp
Well as a receiver of donated blood I'm very happy for the NBS to be obsessed with who is shagging who! = The thought of receiving AIDS through a life saving blood donation is not one I like at all.
What worries me is that they now consider me to be a risk so I am not able to give blood anymore! (even though I have had clear AIDS tests etc)
What worries me is that they now consider me to be a risk so I am not able to give blood anymore! (even though I have had clear AIDS tests etc)
Sex God
thats the thing though, just because you do not have sex with a bisexual man, does not make u less of a risk! likewise, having m-m sex sessions does not mean you are of a risk!
i have no problem with them screening the blood at all, what i have a problem is attitude that thay have towards gay or bisexual people.
i have no problem with them screening the blood at all, what i have a problem is attitude that thay have towards gay or bisexual people.
:)Quote by Marya_Northeast
Well as a receiver of donated blood I'm very happy for the NBS to be obsessed with who is shagging who! The thought of receiving AIDS through a life saving blood donation is not one I like at all.
And this is where the prejudice and stereotyping comes in.
Its not about prejudice and stereotyping its about safety and if they think your sexual practices aren't safe or you are in an 'unsafe group' thats their decision and they are correct to ask. I just hope people are honest and don't lie on the forms.
i recieved a blood transfusion over 17 years ago now, actually had 13 pints given to me.
i did look into returning the favour, but for several reasons im not allowed. at one point id had a tattoo, then a piercing, then it was down to the sexual questionare, even though i had been tested, screened and cleared. healthy weight, health, non smoker etc but not allowed due to who ive had sex with, even though it had been safe sex.
i often wonder if when i die in a situation where my organs can be used if they will still decline them then?
i understand them wanting to avoid risk passed to others , but if your screened and clear i dont get it?
im sure there are people out there donating that may well have a unknown bi husband but they are sleeping with but wouldnt know to delare it?/
xxx fem xxx
i did look into returning the favour, but for several reasons im not allowed. at one point id had a tattoo, then a piercing, then it was down to the sexual questionare, even though i had been tested, screened and cleared. healthy weight, health, non smoker etc but not allowed due to who ive had sex with, even though it had been safe sex.
i often wonder if when i die in a situation where my organs can be used if they will still decline them then?
i understand them wanting to avoid risk passed to others , but if your screened and clear i dont get it?
im sure there are people out there donating that may well have a unknown bi husband but they are sleeping with but wouldnt know to delare it?/
xxx fem xxx
According to a friend of mine who works in 'this' area, receiving blood is a risk and always has been since the tests that screen for the nasties are not 100% reliable.
Oh and that needle they use, it is big :shock: and it does hurt a little for a couple of seconds. :cry:
But the tea and biscuits are nice afterwords.
Oh and that needle they use, it is big :shock: and it does hurt a little for a couple of seconds. :cry:
But the tea and biscuits are nice afterwords.
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Well as a receiver of donated blood I'm very happy for the NBS to be obsessed with who is shagging who! The thought of receiving AIDS through a life saving blood donation is not one I like at all.
And this is where the prejudice and stereotyping comes in.
Its not about prejudice and stereotyping its about safety and if they think your sexual practices aren't safe or you are in an 'unsafe group' thats their decision and they are correct to ask. I just hope people are honest and don't lie on the forms.
Ok, so it's ok for you and anyone else to have sex with a bi-sexual man but not me, even though i always practise safe sex? What about the millions of vanillas who donate blood without even thinking to ask every shag they've had if they've been with a bloke?
i think - in my experience - that swinging is a sexually safer place than "out there" because the majority of us are open honest about our sexuality and practise safe sex.
The fact is, you have associated bi-sexuality with an increased risk of contracting HIV or AIDS without even considering safe sex as an option.
I would rather have safe sex with a bi man than bareback with a so-called straight man - ANY DAY!
Sex God
I use to give blood when i was at university....
I am sure i was the worlds slowest bleeder...... it use to take my mates 15 minutes to give a pint.... took me 4 hrs!!! i am sure they thought i was there just to nab all the tea's and biscuits......
can't really do it much these days as i am never fully well enough to do it....but if i could then i would......
I am sure i was the worlds slowest bleeder...... it use to take my mates 15 minutes to give a pint.... took me 4 hrs!!! i am sure they thought i was there just to nab all the tea's and biscuits......
can't really do it much these days as i am never fully well enough to do it....but if i could then i would......
Quote by fabio
I use to give blood when i was at university....
I am sure i was the worlds slowest bleeder...... it use to take my mates 15 minutes to give a pint.... took me 4 hrs!!! i am sure they thought i was there just to nab all the tea's and biscuits......
can't really do it much these days as i am never fully well enough to do it....but if i could then i would......
but have you asked every single person that you've had sex with - safe or otherwise - if they have been with a bi-male??? Then no, you can't. Apparently, you might have AIDS.
Sex God
Quote by bunnyk
Well as a receiver of donated blood I'm very happy for the NBS to be obsessed with who is shagging who! The thought of receiving AIDS through a life saving blood donation is not one I like at all.
And this is where the prejudice and stereotyping comes in.
Its not about prejudice and stereotyping its about safety and if they think your sexual practices aren't safe or you are in an 'unsafe group' thats their decision and they are correct to ask. I just hope people are honest and don't lie on the forms. yes it is their decision, just as it was the decision of some homophobic twat to beat up a kid in my childs school because he was gay. just because it is their choice does not make it right.
and it IS about stereotyping, they have made a sweeping generalisation about how safe someone is based on one tiny fact, who the person chooses to have sex with! if they want to do that fine, but i find it hard to listen to them saying how short of blood they are, when they would have a lot more if it was not for their predudices!
and for what its worth, i imagine you are more at risk of catching something from some woman who may never have had sex with a bi man, but has had unprotected sex with everyother living male in the area.
I used to give blood, but as I've had a couple of tattoo's (and as a Bi- curious male ) I decided to stop.
I don't agree with the rules, but I have decided that until things change I won't give any more. I'm safe, always been safe and I can't see why being bi/curious/gay stops someone from being a donor......
) I decided to stop.I don't agree with the rules, but I have decided that until things change I won't give any more. I'm safe, always been safe and I can't see why being bi/curious/gay stops someone from being a donor......
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Nope I've got that title Fabio lol. They usually have to give up with me, I forget the medical reason as to why they have to stop, freshness
It's to ensure that air and other contaminents don't get into it. A safety measure really.
Thanks Dlep, at least next time I'll know why
I was always the exact opposite....I'd just get comfy and then they'd tell me to get up and get a biscuit.....I usually felt gutted as them beds were good for me back!
Sex God
I have a rare blood group (B-)and used to give blood four times a year and plasma twice a year.
Clocked up 24 units and was presented with shiny badge as a trophy :P
However, after the birth of our twins I had to receive a transfusion of 6 units.
This means I am no longer eligable to give blood as one of the criteria is that you can't give blood if you have had a transfusion since 1980.
I can understand caution being the key, but in the case of a rare blood group, you would think they could screen each donor so that they could still donate as necessary.
I have had several transfusions after surgery and am thankful that some people are able to give blood . . . . .
They must be Nuns or Monks though if they fit all the criteria laid down for donors - no sex with bi men, no this, no that, certainly none of the other ;-) :lol2:
TJ
Clocked up 24 units and was presented with shiny badge as a trophy :P
However, after the birth of our twins I had to receive a transfusion of 6 units.
This means I am no longer eligable to give blood as one of the criteria is that you can't give blood if you have had a transfusion since 1980.
I can understand caution being the key, but in the case of a rare blood group, you would think they could screen each donor so that they could still donate as necessary.
I have had several transfusions after surgery and am thankful that some people are able to give blood . . . . .
They must be Nuns or Monks though if they fit all the criteria laid down for donors - no sex with bi men, no this, no that, certainly none of the other ;-) :lol2:
TJ
Re: Fabio and Varca being a bit slow on the table, I too wasn't the fastest bleeder and at my first session when I was 18 I asked this nurse why my mate had finshed before me and her reply was (with a bit of sarcasm)
"Well put it this way, you're not the fastest"
I do feel sorry for the staff who run these sessions as it is not exactly the most exciting of medical jobs. The most fun bit is when someone faints!
Men are the worse for doing this apparantly. I do have a tasteless theory why this may be so but I will leave it to your imaginations as to what this might be.
Oh and Varca, BB is now back online
"Well put it this way, you're not the fastest"
I do feel sorry for the staff who run these sessions as it is not exactly the most exciting of medical jobs. The most fun bit is when someone faints!
Men are the worse for doing this apparantly. I do have a tasteless theory why this may be so but I will leave it to your imaginations as to what this might be.
Oh and Varca, BB is now back online
Sex God
now i dont know for sure but i'm pretty certain that the criteria on who can and cant give blood is probably back up by some form of research/risk assesment? As opposed to someone being homophobic?
Orgasminator
I've been giving blood for over 20 years now, except for a brief hiatus after having a tattoo, so hopefully loads of patients have benefited from my precious plasma & platelets!!!
I’ve never had a problem with needles or blood but I can understand why others do. The ex used to faint at the sight of a needle!!!
When I was much younger & sportier (and not covered by quite so much fat!!!) the hospital always used to let the trainees practice on me ‘cos the veins in my arms were so prominent!!! They were a real easy target for first timers!!!
Now I’m a sad old git I only go to get a cup of tea & a biscuit and try, in vain, to chat up a young nurse!!!
I’ve never had a problem with needles or blood but I can understand why others do. The ex used to faint at the sight of a needle!!!
When I was much younger & sportier (and not covered by quite so much fat!!!) the hospital always used to let the trainees practice on me ‘cos the veins in my arms were so prominent!!! They were a real easy target for first timers!!!
Now I’m a sad old git I only go to get a cup of tea & a biscuit and try, in vain, to chat up a young nurse!!!
