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!
40th anniversary From Civil Disobedience to Public Health February 23, 2022 San Francisco is a leader in serving people who use drugs with compassionate and effective harm reduction programs.
40th anniversary Why did a safe-sex poster spark controversy in 1984? February 18, 2022 The model used on the poster, Robert Gray, shares a bit of history from the early years of AIDS, and why SFAF’s poster sparked racist and homophobic backlash.
BBE Spotlight Community Artist Ken Jones’ story with Black Brothers Esteem February 15, 2022 Ken is an artist and proud member of BBE. He shares his story of coming to San Francisco, and the family of support he's found here.
HIV PrEP Injectable PrEP Is Here. What Does This Mean for You? February 15, 2022 Apretude is the first long-acting injected medication to be approved for HIV prevention.
Substance use My Chemical Romance: On Losing a Lover and Turning to Substances February 8, 2022 After my former lover died, I turned to drugs and alcohol to numb the pain. At some point, I need to be fully present to find my way through my heartache.
40th anniversary Community HIV Women were overlooked in the early years of AIDS January 26, 2022 “Our absence was more than an oversight, it was a public health fuck-up that went far beyond San Francisco.”
Advocacy Health policy It’s about time: Can we finally change blood donation rules for Queer men? January 26, 2022 In California, Commissioner Lara is urging the FDA and the Department of Health and Human Services to put science before stigma, and end the deferral period for blood donations by gay, bisexual & Queer men.
Press releases LGBTQ+ Organizations Join Commissioner Ricardo Lara To End FDA’s Discriminatory Blood Deferral Policy January 25, 2022 San Francisco AIDS Foundation supports ending the blood donation deferral period for men who have sex with men.
40th anniversary From Civil Disobedience to Public Health February 23, 2022 San Francisco is a leader in serving people who use drugs with compassionate and effective harm reduction programs.
40th anniversary Why did a safe-sex poster spark controversy in 1984? February 18, 2022 The model used on the poster, Robert Gray, shares a bit of history from the early years of AIDS, and why SFAF’s poster sparked racist and homophobic backlash.
BBE Spotlight Community Artist Ken Jones’ story with Black Brothers Esteem February 15, 2022 Ken is an artist and proud member of BBE. He shares his story of coming to San Francisco, and the family of support he's found here.
HIV PrEP Injectable PrEP Is Here. What Does This Mean for You? February 15, 2022 Apretude is the first long-acting injected medication to be approved for HIV prevention.
Substance use My Chemical Romance: On Losing a Lover and Turning to Substances February 8, 2022 After my former lover died, I turned to drugs and alcohol to numb the pain. At some point, I need to be fully present to find my way through my heartache.
40th anniversary Community HIV Women were overlooked in the early years of AIDS January 26, 2022 “Our absence was more than an oversight, it was a public health fuck-up that went far beyond San Francisco.”
Advocacy Health policy It’s about time: Can we finally change blood donation rules for Queer men? January 26, 2022 In California, Commissioner Lara is urging the FDA and the Department of Health and Human Services to put science before stigma, and end the deferral period for blood donations by gay, bisexual & Queer men.
Press releases LGBTQ+ Organizations Join Commissioner Ricardo Lara To End FDA’s Discriminatory Blood Deferral Policy January 25, 2022 San Francisco AIDS Foundation supports ending the blood donation deferral period for men who have sex with men.