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 Living well Queerly undefined October 16, 2018 Cirrus grapples with the word “queer,” whether it fits with his own self-identity and how it’s been used as an umbrella term.
Living well Treatment How the myth about opioids and chronic pain affects people living with HIV October 9, 2018
PrEP Prevention Research Sixth case of rare PrEP failure reported—here’s what to know. October 5, 2018 A case of PrEP failure due to transmitted drug resistance was reported at IDWeek 2018. Chris Hall, MD shares what this means for people currently taking PrEP.
Advocacy Community Health policy Treatment Homelessness linked to HIV infection and low rates of viral suppression October 2, 2018 People who are homeless are at higher risk for HIV infection and lower rates of viral suppression, highlighting the need for innovative programs that reach the most marginalized members of our community.
Community SF reaches new historic low number of HIV infections in 2017 October 1, 2018 Progress is uneven, with data showing HIV prevention efforts are not adequately reaching people of color, trans women, people experiencing homelessness and people who inject drugs.
Advocacy Harm reduction Press releases Decision to Veto AB 186 Puts More Lives at Risk October 1, 2018 Bill allowing San Francisco to pilot overdose prevention programs preventing deaths from opioids passed both houses of State Legislature, vetoed by California governor.
Advocacy Harm reduction Hepatitis C How an overdose prevention site will reduce public injecting September 20, 2018 Overdose prevention sites reduce public injecting and prevent discarded syringes, save cities money, and improve the health of people who inject.
Ending stigma U=U Tiommi Luckett: Learning to live my truth more fully September 15, 2018 After Tiommi’s HIV status was revealed in an online article, she decided to embrace her identity and speak up to end HIV stigma.
Community Living well Queerly undefined October 16, 2018 Cirrus grapples with the word “queer,” whether it fits with his own self-identity and how it’s been used as an umbrella term.
Living well Treatment How the myth about opioids and chronic pain affects people living with HIV October 9, 2018 Chronic pain is something many people living with HIV report, with studies estimating that...
PrEP Prevention Research Sixth case of rare PrEP failure reported—here’s what to know. October 5, 2018 A case of PrEP failure due to transmitted drug resistance was reported at IDWeek 2018. Chris Hall, MD shares what this means for people currently taking PrEP.
Advocacy Community Health policy Treatment Homelessness linked to HIV infection and low rates of viral suppression October 2, 2018 People who are homeless are at higher risk for HIV infection and lower rates of viral suppression, highlighting the need for innovative programs that reach the most marginalized members of our community.
Community SF reaches new historic low number of HIV infections in 2017 October 1, 2018 Progress is uneven, with data showing HIV prevention efforts are not adequately reaching people of color, trans women, people experiencing homelessness and people who inject drugs.
Advocacy Harm reduction Press releases Decision to Veto AB 186 Puts More Lives at Risk October 1, 2018 Bill allowing San Francisco to pilot overdose prevention programs preventing deaths from opioids passed both houses of State Legislature, vetoed by California governor.
Advocacy Harm reduction Hepatitis C How an overdose prevention site will reduce public injecting September 20, 2018 Overdose prevention sites reduce public injecting and prevent discarded syringes, save cities money, and improve the health of people who inject.
Ending stigma U=U Tiommi Luckett: Learning to live my truth more fully September 15, 2018 After Tiommi’s HIV status was revealed in an online article, she decided to embrace her identity and speak up to end HIV stigma.