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!
Our impact Our voices We are the experts in our own lives March 2, 2023 All aspects of SFAF’s support and care services are underpinned by the idea that our clients and participants are deserving of the respect and autonomy to make health decisions that work best in their lives.
Harm reduction Substance use Safer drug use campaigns highlight strength, resilience, and power February 24, 2023 "No te pases" and "Trans Together" share safer drug use and overdose prevention information with Bay Area audiences.
Community Our voices Legendary Marlon Riggs speaks to the modern-day Black gay experience February 21, 2023 Although Riggs died from complications of AIDS in the mid-1990s, to Black gay men like me, his work speaks volumes to experiences that resonate even today.
Research Sexual health Promising gonorrhea vaccine may prevent 40% of cases February 17, 2023 Here’s how you can participate in a study to test the vaccine’s effectiveness.
BBE Spotlight Community Black Brothers Esteem Member Spotlight: Robert Mitchell February 10, 2023 Robert Mitchell shares the history of racism and violence against his family growing up in the South, being inspired by the Black Panther Party in Oakland, and his involvement in BBE and other activist causes.
Community HIV Essex Hemphill: A Bold Voice in the Struggle for Black Queer Liberation February 9, 2023 To explore variety in the Black human experience, and be challenged beyond what fits into mainstream boxes, I searched for the untold stories--the rebels, the ones who caused a stir. I found Essex Hemphill.
Press releases SFAF leads in new “Doxy PEP” prevention strategy February 8, 2023 More than 600 clients have accessed a medication to prevent the acquisition of bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) through SFAF's clinic.
Our impact Our voices We are the experts in our own lives March 2, 2023 All aspects of SFAF’s support and care services are underpinned by the idea that our clients and participants are deserving of the respect and autonomy to make health decisions that work best in their lives.
Harm reduction Substance use Safer drug use campaigns highlight strength, resilience, and power February 24, 2023 "No te pases" and "Trans Together" share safer drug use and overdose prevention information with Bay Area audiences.
Community Our voices Legendary Marlon Riggs speaks to the modern-day Black gay experience February 21, 2023 Although Riggs died from complications of AIDS in the mid-1990s, to Black gay men like me, his work speaks volumes to experiences that resonate even today.
Research Sexual health Promising gonorrhea vaccine may prevent 40% of cases February 17, 2023 Here’s how you can participate in a study to test the vaccine’s effectiveness.
Sexual health Drug resistance and Doxy PEP: Should we worry? February 16, 2023 In late 2022, the San Francisco Department of Public Health and San Francisco AIDS Foundation...
BBE Spotlight Community Black Brothers Esteem Member Spotlight: Robert Mitchell February 10, 2023 Robert Mitchell shares the history of racism and violence against his family growing up in the South, being inspired by the Black Panther Party in Oakland, and his involvement in BBE and other activist causes.
Community HIV Essex Hemphill: A Bold Voice in the Struggle for Black Queer Liberation February 9, 2023 To explore variety in the Black human experience, and be challenged beyond what fits into mainstream boxes, I searched for the untold stories--the rebels, the ones who caused a stir. I found Essex Hemphill.
Press releases SFAF leads in new “Doxy PEP” prevention strategy February 8, 2023 More than 600 clients have accessed a medication to prevent the acquisition of bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) through SFAF's clinic.