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!
Our voices Prevention Treatment Why are trans men invisible in HIV prevention & care? July 10, 2019 Shawn Demmons confronts the hard truth that trans men are overlooked in HIV prevention efforts—and explains how we can change this.
Living well Ready for gender-affirming surgery? Don’t leap before loving yourself. July 2, 2019 Brandyn asserts that there’s no one right “path” for trans people to follow in gender-affirming care, and that self-awareness is the first step in making deliberate, informed choices about your care.
Community Celebrating Resilience, Beauty and Strength at Trans March June 26, 2019 Trans March shows the world that San Francisco is a place for trans people that is based on respect and equality, said Ms. Billie Cooper, a Community Grand Marshal for San Francisco Pride.
Testing HIV testing is the first step June 21, 2019 Getting tested for HIV and STIs every three months is the best way to know your status, get linked to treatment and manage your sexual health.
PrEP Research No effect of cocaine and PrEP on kidneys, but adherence suffers June 21, 2019 Using hair samples to quantify cocaine use history, researchers found that both “light” and “heavy” use was associated with less consistent PrEP dosing.
Advocacy PrEP Press releases USPSTF Recommendation for PrEP June 11, 2019 Task Force recommends that clinicians offer PrEP to individuals at high risk for HIV acquisition.
Anal health Sexual health Top tips for more pleasurable bottoming June 7, 2019 Bottoming can (and should) feel amazing—and there’s a lot you can do to improve your experience.
Sexual health Testing Treatment U=U Here’s why you test positive for HIV if you’re undetectable June 7, 2019 If you’re undetectable, you will still test positive for HIV. This is expected, and doesn’t mean that your treatment is not working.
Our voices Prevention Treatment Why are trans men invisible in HIV prevention & care? July 10, 2019 Shawn Demmons confronts the hard truth that trans men are overlooked in HIV prevention efforts—and explains how we can change this.
Living well Ready for gender-affirming surgery? Don’t leap before loving yourself. July 2, 2019 Brandyn asserts that there’s no one right “path” for trans people to follow in gender-affirming care, and that self-awareness is the first step in making deliberate, informed choices about your care.
Community Celebrating Resilience, Beauty and Strength at Trans March June 26, 2019 Trans March shows the world that San Francisco is a place for trans people that is based on respect and equality, said Ms. Billie Cooper, a Community Grand Marshal for San Francisco Pride.
Testing HIV testing is the first step June 21, 2019 Getting tested for HIV and STIs every three months is the best way to know your status, get linked to treatment and manage your sexual health.
PrEP Research No effect of cocaine and PrEP on kidneys, but adherence suffers June 21, 2019 Using hair samples to quantify cocaine use history, researchers found that both “light” and “heavy” use was associated with less consistent PrEP dosing.
Advocacy PrEP Press releases USPSTF Recommendation for PrEP June 11, 2019 Task Force recommends that clinicians offer PrEP to individuals at high risk for HIV acquisition.
Anal health Sexual health Top tips for more pleasurable bottoming June 7, 2019 Bottoming can (and should) feel amazing—and there’s a lot you can do to improve your experience.
Sexual health Testing Treatment U=U Here’s why you test positive for HIV if you’re undetectable June 7, 2019 If you’re undetectable, you will still test positive for HIV. This is expected, and doesn’t mean that your treatment is not working.