Men who have sex with men blood donor controversy not be accepted at any point in the future, thus constituting a de facto ban. Restrictions vary from country to country and in some countries practice of protected sex or periods of abstinence are not considered. The restrictions affect these men and, in some cases, any female sex partners. They do not otherwise affect other women, including women who have sex with women. The United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) asserts that the one year deferral window is "supported by the best available scientific evidence". Many LGBT organizations view the restrictions on donation as based on homophobia and not
The Men (punk band) it’s only made their hearts beat faster." The band performed at the 2012 South by Southwest music festival. "Open Your Heart" was the last record to feature bass player Chris Hansell. The Men released their fourth full-length album, "New Moon," on March 5, 2013. The album, which was recorded in Big Indian, New York, continued the down the path established by "Open Your Heart," incorporating more classic and country rock influences and fewer noise rock elements. One critic described the album's sound as "akin to Dinosaur Jr. on a serious Tom Petty kick." Compared with "Open You Heart," critical reaction