SFAF Announces Community Leaders Jupiter Peraza and Brian Lucero Contreras as Tribute Gala Co-chairs July 21, 2026
Our voices There’s a Juneteenth lesson for ending the HIV epidemic June 19, 2026 "Freedom did not arrive late everywhere at once. It arrived last where the people held were furthest from power."
Community Our voices Alexander Skarsgård is infuriating in Pillion–and that’s exactly the point April 10, 2026 What does the dominant top's character reveal about power & entitlement in this dark comedy exploring BDSM in queer relationships?
Research New research: High prevention efficacy and “breakthrough infections” on lenacapavir for PrEP February 24, 2026 Research presented at the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) 2026, plus info from our medical director on "what this means for you."
Our voices Heated Rivalry Is Everywhere. Should Straight People Watch It? February 11, 2026 To some extent, it’s cute that straight people think they finally have a pop culture crib sheet for gay sex, but let’s be honest—Heated Rivalry is about to become the first and last stamp in their gay sex passport.
PrEP Can I afford injectable PrEP? Can I get it at Strut? July 21, 2026 Need-to-know info about Yeztugo and Apretude, two medications for HIV PrEP, from an SFAF pharmacist, clinician, and health navigator.
BBE Spotlight Black Brothers Esteem changed community for Black men in San Francisco July 15, 2026 This year, we honor and celebrate 30 years of Black Brothers Esteem (BBE) at SFAF.
Our voices Still Fighting for Our Lives July 1, 2026 A moving account of advocacy fighting to restore HIV, LGBTQ+, sex worker, and harm reduction funding in San Francisco, and what makes this fight so personal.
Our impact This year, Strut turns 10! June 22, 2026 We're celebrating a decade of impact in San Francisco through Strut. Thank you to all who came to party with us at our 10th Anniversary Tea Dance!
PrEP Research Lenacapavir Looks Promising for Once-Yearly PrEP March 25, 2025 New research presented at CROI 2025 paves the way for Gilead Sciences to pursue Phase 3 testing of a highly-anticipated once-yearly formulation of long-acting injectable PrEP.
Press releases Leading LGBTQ, HIV, and Health Organizations Across U.S. Condemn Trump Administration’s Move to Close CDC HIV Prevention Division March 19, 2025 Thirteen of the nation’s leading LGBTQ+, HIV, and health organizations are uniting to raise the alarm about the Trump administration’s planned actions to defund HIV prevention at the CDC.
HIV “Keep Doing What We Need to Do”: Scientists and Activists Unite at Pre-CROI Workshop March 18, 2025 SFAF hosted the “Pre-CROI Community HIV Cure Research Workshop” to bring together people working towards an HIV cure with community members interested in learning more about novel strategies.
Advocacy Researchers and Advocates Rally Together to Defend HIV Funding and “Save Our Sciences” March 12, 2025 Clinicians, researchers, and scientists gathered alongside advocates and community members to protest the Trump administration's cuts to critical HIV funding and programs.
Community Trans health “American Teenager” reminds us that being seen as a trans teen—truly seen—is a form of resistance March 12, 2025 Nico Lang paints a vivid portrait of what it means to grow up, find joy, and make home in today’s America as a trans teen.
Sexual health Two studies share insights into Doxy PEP use in San Francisco March 12, 2025 SFAF researchers Hyman Scott, MD, MPH, and Mike Barry, PhD, presented data from Magnet's Doxy PEP program at CROI 2025.
HIV The HIV and AIDS pandemic will spiral beyond our control March 11, 2025 With disruptions to PEPFAR, USAID, and other federally-funded programs, there will be devastating loss of life, increased mother-to-child transmission, and millions of people losing access to care globally.
Press releases Doxy PEP adherence found to differ by age, gender identity, race, housing status, and PrEP use March 11, 2025 Research presented at CROI 2025 by San Francisco AIDS Foundation (SFAF) researchers sheds light into the Doxy PEP “continuum of care” experienced by clients at Magnet.
PrEP Research Lenacapavir Looks Promising for Once-Yearly PrEP March 25, 2025 New research presented at CROI 2025 paves the way for Gilead Sciences to pursue Phase 3 testing of a highly-anticipated once-yearly formulation of long-acting injectable PrEP.
Press releases Leading LGBTQ, HIV, and Health Organizations Across U.S. Condemn Trump Administration’s Move to Close CDC HIV Prevention Division March 19, 2025 Thirteen of the nation’s leading LGBTQ+, HIV, and health organizations are uniting to raise the alarm about the Trump administration’s planned actions to defund HIV prevention at the CDC.
HIV “Keep Doing What We Need to Do”: Scientists and Activists Unite at Pre-CROI Workshop March 18, 2025 SFAF hosted the “Pre-CROI Community HIV Cure Research Workshop” to bring together people working towards an HIV cure with community members interested in learning more about novel strategies.
Advocacy Researchers and Advocates Rally Together to Defend HIV Funding and “Save Our Sciences” March 12, 2025 Clinicians, researchers, and scientists gathered alongside advocates and community members to protest the Trump administration's cuts to critical HIV funding and programs.
Community Trans health “American Teenager” reminds us that being seen as a trans teen—truly seen—is a form of resistance March 12, 2025 Nico Lang paints a vivid portrait of what it means to grow up, find joy, and make home in today’s America as a trans teen.
Sexual health Two studies share insights into Doxy PEP use in San Francisco March 12, 2025 SFAF researchers Hyman Scott, MD, MPH, and Mike Barry, PhD, presented data from Magnet's Doxy PEP program at CROI 2025.
HIV The HIV and AIDS pandemic will spiral beyond our control March 11, 2025 With disruptions to PEPFAR, USAID, and other federally-funded programs, there will be devastating loss of life, increased mother-to-child transmission, and millions of people losing access to care globally.
Press releases Doxy PEP adherence found to differ by age, gender identity, race, housing status, and PrEP use March 11, 2025 Research presented at CROI 2025 by San Francisco AIDS Foundation (SFAF) researchers sheds light into the Doxy PEP “continuum of care” experienced by clients at Magnet.