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!
Community Press releases Anger became Activism: Activist Larry Kramer Dies at 84 May 27, 2020 AIDS activist, playwright, and firebrand Larry Kramer passed today, having shown a generation how to channel anger into activism.
Community Our partners Celebrating Pride by lifting up work of local queer artists May 27, 2020 Check out their designs, hear what Pride means to our artists, and shop for Pride merch in our online store.
Research Sexual health High HIV incidence rate among young, Latinx trans women in SF study May 27, 2020 Results from the TransNational Study show that young trans women of color are disproportionately affected by HIV in our city.
PrEP Research PrEP injectable found to be “highly effective” for HIV prevention in HPTN study May 22, 2020 Long-acting cabotegravir injections, given once every other month, were as effective at preventing HIV as daily oral Truvada.
Living well Our voices Structural inequities–not personal choice–to blame for higher rates of COVID-19 in Black communities May 15, 2020 It’s a disturbing reality that COVID-19 is disproportionately affecting communities of color. Julie Lifshay offers a sage explanation that focuses on societal inequity as the root cause.
Our voices Sexual health Is sex on hold in the queer community during COVID-19? May 4, 2020 Many of us are wondering what kinds of sex we should be having (if any). Felipe Flores explores how people are evaluating risk, and making decisions that work for their own lives.
Community Our voices [NSFW] Keep your sex life spicy during social distancing May 4, 2020 Find a cure for your horniness and boredom with a few inventive ideas from our queer community.
Harm reduction HIV, harm reduction & substance use services don’t stop for COVID-19 May 1, 2020 Our staff share experiences delivering sexual health, overdose prevention, harm reduction & substance use counseling during shelter-in-place. Here’s why--and how--we’re providing these essential health services.
Community Press releases Anger became Activism: Activist Larry Kramer Dies at 84 May 27, 2020 AIDS activist, playwright, and firebrand Larry Kramer passed today, having shown a generation how to channel anger into activism.
Community Our partners Celebrating Pride by lifting up work of local queer artists May 27, 2020 Check out their designs, hear what Pride means to our artists, and shop for Pride merch in our online store.
Research Sexual health High HIV incidence rate among young, Latinx trans women in SF study May 27, 2020 Results from the TransNational Study show that young trans women of color are disproportionately affected by HIV in our city.
PrEP Research PrEP injectable found to be “highly effective” for HIV prevention in HPTN study May 22, 2020 Long-acting cabotegravir injections, given once every other month, were as effective at preventing HIV as daily oral Truvada.
Living well Our voices Structural inequities–not personal choice–to blame for higher rates of COVID-19 in Black communities May 15, 2020 It’s a disturbing reality that COVID-19 is disproportionately affecting communities of color. Julie Lifshay offers a sage explanation that focuses on societal inequity as the root cause.
Our voices Sexual health Is sex on hold in the queer community during COVID-19? May 4, 2020 Many of us are wondering what kinds of sex we should be having (if any). Felipe Flores explores how people are evaluating risk, and making decisions that work for their own lives.
Community Our voices [NSFW] Keep your sex life spicy during social distancing May 4, 2020 Find a cure for your horniness and boredom with a few inventive ideas from our queer community.
Harm reduction HIV, harm reduction & substance use services don’t stop for COVID-19 May 1, 2020 Our staff share experiences delivering sexual health, overdose prevention, harm reduction & substance use counseling during shelter-in-place. Here’s why--and how--we’re providing these essential health services.