new rules have come into effect today on World Blood Donor Day which means those giving blood in England, Scotland and Wales will no longer be asked if they are a man who has had sex with a man.Instead, individuals will be asked about their recent sexual behaviours, regardless of their gender or sexuality.This means people like Richard can finally donate after years – even decades – of waiting.‘When I was 17 I went with some friends to go and give blood,’ Richard, who is now 37, told Metro.co.uk.‘I view giving blood as the health equivalent of jury service – like a kind of civic duty.