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!
Ending stigma Harm reduction Be good to people who inject & use drugs in medical settings October 14, 2021 Our Syringe Access Services team is helping to educate primary care and other medical care providers about stigma related to substance use, and how to provide overdose and safer use supplies competently.
Harm reduction Substance use Relapse doesn’t mean “losing it all” October 8, 2021 A harm reduction approach can change your perspective from “failure” to “part of the journey” after a relapse. See how I’ve taken command of my own story.
Community A chat with artist Mokhtar Paki: “Beasts are interesting, beautiful, and even sexy” September 20, 2021 On display at the gallery of the health and wellness center Strut, in the Castro, is art by Mokhtar Paki.
Community Our partners Community partner profile: Joe Hawkins & the Oakland LGBTQ Center September 15, 2021 These leaders in the East Bay are bringing essential health and wellness services to communities disproportionately affected by HIV.
Advocacy Harm reduction Remembering my overdose, the fear still clings. I could have died that day. September 8, 2021 In honor of National Recovery Month (September), HIV Advocacy Network member and person in recovery Nikos Pecoraro shares why they are fighting for safe consumption services in San Francisco.
Living well Our voices 65 is the new 80 for those of us living with HIV August 26, 2021 For National HIV/AIDS & Aging Awareness Day (NHAAD), Hank Trout shares the effects of premature aging with HIV, and calls us all to support the aging long-term survivors in our own lives.
Harm reduction Substance use “Saved my life”: Program for people using meth improves health and gives hope August 25, 2021 Our program helps people stop or reduce their meth use, or reduce the harm that comes from using.
Ending stigma Harm reduction Be good to people who inject & use drugs in medical settings October 14, 2021 Our Syringe Access Services team is helping to educate primary care and other medical care providers about stigma related to substance use, and how to provide overdose and safer use supplies competently.
Harm reduction Substance use Relapse doesn’t mean “losing it all” October 8, 2021 A harm reduction approach can change your perspective from “failure” to “part of the journey” after a relapse. See how I’ve taken command of my own story.
Treatment U=U Injectable HIV treatment can be “life-changing” October 1, 2021 Barb Cardell (they/them), who has been living with HIV since 1991, remembers when their HIV...
Community A chat with artist Mokhtar Paki: “Beasts are interesting, beautiful, and even sexy” September 20, 2021 On display at the gallery of the health and wellness center Strut, in the Castro, is art by Mokhtar Paki.
Community Our partners Community partner profile: Joe Hawkins & the Oakland LGBTQ Center September 15, 2021 These leaders in the East Bay are bringing essential health and wellness services to communities disproportionately affected by HIV.
Advocacy Harm reduction Remembering my overdose, the fear still clings. I could have died that day. September 8, 2021 In honor of National Recovery Month (September), HIV Advocacy Network member and person in recovery Nikos Pecoraro shares why they are fighting for safe consumption services in San Francisco.
Living well Our voices 65 is the new 80 for those of us living with HIV August 26, 2021 For National HIV/AIDS & Aging Awareness Day (NHAAD), Hank Trout shares the effects of premature aging with HIV, and calls us all to support the aging long-term survivors in our own lives.
Harm reduction Substance use “Saved my life”: Program for people using meth improves health and gives hope August 25, 2021 Our program helps people stop or reduce their meth use, or reduce the harm that comes from using.