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 .
Gay men who abstain from sex for one year may be able to give blood in 2015 . The plan is now receiving public comments . The proposal is recommended by an independent expert advisory panel . The one-year deferral period would align with that of other men , women at HIV risk .