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FDA Will Relax Blood Donor Restrictions on Gay, Bisexual Men

The new guidelines eliminates the gendered-language in the current blood donation questionaire.

FDA to Overhaul Blood Donation Rules Related to Gay Sex

Men who haven't had a new anal sex partner in three months will no longer face restrictions.

Biden Admin Speaks Out About Blood Donation Policy for Queer Men

A White House official said the administration recognizes the painful origins of the policy.

Judge Who Suspended Abortion Pill Neglected to Disclose Antigay Interviews

Matthew Kacsmaryk referred to being gay as "a lifestyle."

Federal Agency Issues Warning Over Bad Big Penis Tablets

The male enhancement product Big Penis USA was found to contain a secret (and highly effective) ingredient.

Senators Urge Lifting of Restrictions on Gay and Bi Male Blood Donors

The senators' call comes as other countries lift deferral periods on blood donations by queer men --France and Greece did so this week.

Supreme Court Maintains Access to Abortion Drug...for Now

A judge's ruling suspending regulatory approval of the drug will be on hold while an appeal continues.

Twitter Takes a Stand on FDA's Gay Blood Ban

Twitter takes a stand against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's ban on accepting blood from men who have had sex with men. 

Biden proposes new rule eliminating cost sharing for injectable PrEP

The new rule was contained within a larger proposal to ensure contraceptive coverage in the face of Republican attacks.

President Biden, Immediately Allow Gay and Bi Men to Donate Blood

The president should demonstrate his commitment to LGBTQ+ equality by ending this antiquated rule.

The Case for a Rapid Home HIV Test

A rapid/oral HIV test for home use, currently under consideration by an FDA advisory committee, has the potential to reach a far greater number of individuals who want to know their HIV status on their own terms, writes Tom Donohue, founding director of the group Who's Positive.

Sen. Kamala Harris Introducing Bill to Mandate PrEP Coverage

Harris wants both public and private insurers to cover Truvada for PrEP without a co-pay. She also proposes grants to help the uninsured.

Gay Party Drug Ketamine's Cousin Is Now FDA-Approved for Depression

With new federal approval, a ketamine-like nasal spray can now be used for people battling depression.