Gay men who abstain from sex for one year may be able to donate sperm in 2015 . But the FDA is now seeking a change in that policy and would allow such blood donations based on an independent expert advisory panel 's recommendation , the agency said . The plan is now receiving public support . The plan is recommended by an independent expert advisory panel . The one - year deferral period should align with that of other men , women at HIV risk .
Gay men who abstain from sex for one year may be able to donate sperm in 2015 . The plan is now receiving public support . The plan is recommended by an independent expert advisory panel . The one - year deferral period should align with that of other men , women at HIV risk .