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!
Research First-of-its-kind combo HIV cure study to begin at UCSF December 11, 2019 A small number of participants will receive a combination of therapies designed to boost the immune system’s response to stimulate and clear the body’s HIV reservoir.
Harm reduction Substance use Harm Reduction at the Heart of SF’s Meth Task Force Recommendations November 1, 2019 Recently-released recommendations emphasize the need for compassionate, easy-to-access services for people who use meth in San Francisco.
Our impact PrEP Advancing policies to solve PrEP access issues October 22, 2019 Our policy & PrEP team helped advance groundbreaking legislation allowing PrEP and PEP to be offered in pharmacies without a prescription.
Community Our voices We asked our community: What does “long-term survivor” mean to you? October 16, 2019 Community members who have lived through the early years of the HIV epidemic share their thoughts on if the term “long-term survivor” fits their experiences living with HIV or losing loved ones to HIV.
PrEP FDA approves Descovy (F/TAF) for PrEP October 11, 2019 We now have a new medication for PrEP. Here's how Descovy (F/TAF) is different than Truvada (F/TDF).
Our partners Sexual health STD Rates in California Reach the Highest Levels in 30 Years October 9, 2019 Yesterday, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) released 2018 data showing that sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the state continue to climb and are at the highest levels in 30 years.
PrEP Truvada Lawsuit Ads are Misleading October 9, 2019 Truvada is a well-studied medication that is safe for the vast majority of people taking it for PrEP and for HIV treatment.
Harm reduction Talking party & play with queer and trans people of color October 1, 2019 Here’s what we learned at a panel discussion about drugs, sex & harm reduction.
Research First-of-its-kind combo HIV cure study to begin at UCSF December 11, 2019 A small number of participants will receive a combination of therapies designed to boost the immune system’s response to stimulate and clear the body’s HIV reservoir.
Harm reduction Substance use Harm Reduction at the Heart of SF’s Meth Task Force Recommendations November 1, 2019 Recently-released recommendations emphasize the need for compassionate, easy-to-access services for people who use meth in San Francisco.
Our impact PrEP Advancing policies to solve PrEP access issues October 22, 2019 Our policy & PrEP team helped advance groundbreaking legislation allowing PrEP and PEP to be offered in pharmacies without a prescription.
Community Our voices We asked our community: What does “long-term survivor” mean to you? October 16, 2019 Community members who have lived through the early years of the HIV epidemic share their thoughts on if the term “long-term survivor” fits their experiences living with HIV or losing loved ones to HIV.
PrEP FDA approves Descovy (F/TAF) for PrEP October 11, 2019 We now have a new medication for PrEP. Here's how Descovy (F/TAF) is different than Truvada (F/TDF).
Our partners Sexual health STD Rates in California Reach the Highest Levels in 30 Years October 9, 2019 Yesterday, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) released 2018 data showing that sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the state continue to climb and are at the highest levels in 30 years.
PrEP Truvada Lawsuit Ads are Misleading October 9, 2019 Truvada is a well-studied medication that is safe for the vast majority of people taking it for PrEP and for HIV treatment.
Harm reduction Talking party & play with queer and trans people of color October 1, 2019 Here’s what we learned at a panel discussion about drugs, sex & harm reduction.