I give blood whenever I can. Since I have only been in one intimate relationship and neither of us have strayed or been intimate with another, this does not really affect me.
HOWEVER!
This is an issue that I brought up to my communications/social advocacy class. In Canada, according to my prof, you can still participate and there is no reason not to continue to give blood; they just may not use it. Even if my beau had a bisexual experience in the past, it affects my ability to give blood.
I would simply lie. Since I do not have HIV or AIDS and they test the blood anyway, I do not see why it is an issue. I think as long as we are aware of our sexual health and you get yourself tested as well as sexual partners tested, I have no moral obligation to tell the truth. They test the blood anyway.
I personally think that a heterosexual female is more at risk of HIV or AIDS than anyother person because we can engage in all forms of sex (anal, vaginal and oral).
If you want to continue giving blood and follow your heart, I suggest getting a check up when you change sexual partners and then lie.
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