By: Adriana @MoneyJourney
I've never donated plasma, but I'm an active blood donor. I donate every 6 months (they won't let me donate more often). However, my other half and I actually donate for free. I know some countries offer monetary compensation, but Italy doesn't.
At first I was reluctant to do it. I saw the needles and medical stuff they have in there and it was pretty overwhelming! But then I thought, I'm sure whoever needs blood or plasma has to deal with even worse fears...