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 Treatment Cabotegravir for PrEP: Resistance, infections & more explained April 22, 2021 Here's some info on the science behind this exciting new therapy, and a perspective on breakthrough infections and resistance mutations.
Press releases Our response after the guilty verdicts in the Derek Chauvin trial April 20, 2021 We stand in solidarity with Black communities as we feel the trauma and pain caused by the trial, the continued violence by police, and the loss of George Floyd's life.
Advocacy An activist shares why they advocate to repeal sex work criminalization April 16, 2021 Cesar finds meaning in advocating for policies and funding that speak to his experience as a formerly homeless person living with HIV, who traded sex for a place to stay or a place to sleep at night.
Research Trans health U=U Gender-affirming surgeries linked to HIV viral suppression April 2, 2021 New research with trans individuals enrolled in Medicaid finds that viral suppression increases after surgery, reinforcing the need for affordable, readily available gender-affirming care for all trans individuals.
Our voices Trans health 5 Trans Activists Discuss the Complexities of “Visibility” March 30, 2021 The challenge of visibility for transgender people is that once seen, they can be targeted. What does visibility mean if it comes at the cost of violence?
Community Our voices Volunteers across 40 years of HIV March 30, 2021 Every SFAF volunteer serving today honors the legacy of early AIDS volunteers and activists, who stepped up with courage and passion to fight for the health and lives of people in our communities.
Community Our voices Long-term survivors reflect on a year of COVID-19 March 26, 2021 After one year of COVID-19 restrictions, people who have lived through the HIV epidemic share their experiences weathering a second--and even third--pandemic during their lifetimes.
Racial justice Black Lives Still Matter March 4, 2021 Marnika Shelton explains why Black Lives Matter is important after Black History Month.
PrEP Research Treatment Cabotegravir for PrEP: Resistance, infections & more explained April 22, 2021 Here's some info on the science behind this exciting new therapy, and a perspective on breakthrough infections and resistance mutations.
Press releases Our response after the guilty verdicts in the Derek Chauvin trial April 20, 2021 We stand in solidarity with Black communities as we feel the trauma and pain caused by the trial, the continued violence by police, and the loss of George Floyd's life.
Advocacy An activist shares why they advocate to repeal sex work criminalization April 16, 2021 Cesar finds meaning in advocating for policies and funding that speak to his experience as a formerly homeless person living with HIV, who traded sex for a place to stay or a place to sleep at night.
Research Trans health U=U Gender-affirming surgeries linked to HIV viral suppression April 2, 2021 New research with trans individuals enrolled in Medicaid finds that viral suppression increases after surgery, reinforcing the need for affordable, readily available gender-affirming care for all trans individuals.
Our voices Trans health 5 Trans Activists Discuss the Complexities of “Visibility” March 30, 2021 The challenge of visibility for transgender people is that once seen, they can be targeted. What does visibility mean if it comes at the cost of violence?
Community Our voices Volunteers across 40 years of HIV March 30, 2021 Every SFAF volunteer serving today honors the legacy of early AIDS volunteers and activists, who stepped up with courage and passion to fight for the health and lives of people in our communities.
Community Our voices Long-term survivors reflect on a year of COVID-19 March 26, 2021 After one year of COVID-19 restrictions, people who have lived through the HIV epidemic share their experiences weathering a second--and even third--pandemic during their lifetimes.
Racial justice Black Lives Still Matter March 4, 2021 Marnika Shelton explains why Black Lives Matter is important after Black History Month.