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!
Advocacy PrEP The infuriating experience of PrEP discrimination August 22, 2022 Charles Orgbon III shares his experience being denied long-term disability insurance for taking PrEP.
BBE Spotlight Community Black Brothers Esteem Member Spotlight: William Dean August 18, 2022 William Dean, a long-time member of BBE, shares his story including how he ended up in San Francisco, what motivates him as a volunteer teaching adults to read, and what he gains from being part of BBE.
Harm reduction Our voices Substance use What does it mean to “graduate” from a substance use counseling program? August 17, 2022 When abstinence isn't your eventual goal, what does success look like after you've been through a harm reduction counseling program? Dave shares his experience.
Harm reduction Health policy California Senate passes SB 57, landmark overdose prevention bill August 4, 2022 The bill heads to Governor Newsom’s desk, where he will decide whether to sign the bill into law.
Harm reduction Substance use A substance use program that restores hope–one small step at a time August 3, 2022 PROP is a harm reduction program for people interested in changing their use of stimulants like meth and cocaine.
Community Andrew Gurza shows us how hot disabled sex is July 26, 2022 Gurza takes on ableism in the LGBTQ community as a disability awareness consultant, contributor to Queer As Folk, sex toy creator, and overall champion for creative and imaginative Queer sex.
Community Sexual health I’m getting the monkeypox vaccine… as soon as I can find one July 26, 2022 Well before the news media alerted me to the threat of monkeypox, my community had been murmuring about what was to come, writes Charles Orgbon III.
40th anniversary Harvey Milk Taught Us the Power of Partnerships July 26, 2022 From the Coors beer boycott in the ‘70s to modern-day partnerships in HIV, the LGBTQ community has demonstrated our strength, resilience, and influence through creative alliances and coalitions.
Advocacy PrEP The infuriating experience of PrEP discrimination August 22, 2022 Charles Orgbon III shares his experience being denied long-term disability insurance for taking PrEP.
BBE Spotlight Community Black Brothers Esteem Member Spotlight: William Dean August 18, 2022 William Dean, a long-time member of BBE, shares his story including how he ended up in San Francisco, what motivates him as a volunteer teaching adults to read, and what he gains from being part of BBE.
Harm reduction Our voices Substance use What does it mean to “graduate” from a substance use counseling program? August 17, 2022 When abstinence isn't your eventual goal, what does success look like after you've been through a harm reduction counseling program? Dave shares his experience.
Harm reduction Health policy California Senate passes SB 57, landmark overdose prevention bill August 4, 2022 The bill heads to Governor Newsom’s desk, where he will decide whether to sign the bill into law.
Harm reduction Substance use A substance use program that restores hope–one small step at a time August 3, 2022 PROP is a harm reduction program for people interested in changing their use of stimulants like meth and cocaine.
Community Andrew Gurza shows us how hot disabled sex is July 26, 2022 Gurza takes on ableism in the LGBTQ community as a disability awareness consultant, contributor to Queer As Folk, sex toy creator, and overall champion for creative and imaginative Queer sex.
Community Sexual health I’m getting the monkeypox vaccine… as soon as I can find one July 26, 2022 Well before the news media alerted me to the threat of monkeypox, my community had been murmuring about what was to come, writes Charles Orgbon III.
40th anniversary Harvey Milk Taught Us the Power of Partnerships July 26, 2022 From the Coors beer boycott in the ‘70s to modern-day partnerships in HIV, the LGBTQ community has demonstrated our strength, resilience, and influence through creative alliances and coalitions.