I have donated almost 16 gallons now. Many of these are platelet donations that require a lot more time. Still you are just sitting there watching TV or movie or a movie.

This is at One Blood and/or donations before 2007 so it does not count blood given at Tampa/St Pete locations nor those to Life South.

Oh, and I believe some countries might allow gays to donate blood and the questions asked cover anal intercourse with another man from 1976 even if this was once and/or if this were non-consensual.

They do test the blood donated for AIDS and other communicable diseases.