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 Fernando opened his living room to friends dying of AIDS September 10, 2018 Castillo never could have imagined that his efforts would be the informal beginning of El Grupo de Apoyo Latino, a program of San Francisco AIDS Foundation that continues to serve Spanish-speaking people in our community
Anal health Better conversations about our butts September 4, 2018 Joshua O’Neal shares results from a community survey about seeking health care for anal health issues, and why it’s crucial to speak up for better butt care.
Anal health My experience with anal warts August 28, 2018 Michael offers his perspective on what it’s like to have anal warts as someone who loves to bottom, and the importance of finding non-judgmental, proactive care.
Treatment U=U Ready or not: Undetectable = Undisputable August 27, 2018 These men’s lives were changed when they learned they could not transmit HIV. When will the HIV-negative community embrace the science?
Advocacy Health policy Confronting ignorance and fear to end HIV criminalization August 21, 2018 Twenty prominent HIV scientists target outdated HIV criminalization laws, saying they are based on fear rather than accurate HIV science.
Research Disappointing results from “kick and kill” HIV cure study, explained August 14, 2018 Researchers say that although the two-pronged treatment failed to reduce the viral reservoir, we shouldn’t lose hope that a “kick and kill” strategy might someday be successful.
PrEP Prevention Research Hormone levels not affected by PrEP in trans women August 13, 2018 Using PrEP for HIV prevention does not lower levels of feminizing hormones, and hormones only slightly reduce tenofovir levels according to new research.
Our voices Fernando opened his living room to friends dying of AIDS September 10, 2018 Castillo never could have imagined that his efforts would be the informal beginning of El Grupo de Apoyo Latino, a program of San Francisco AIDS Foundation that continues to serve Spanish-speaking people in our community
Anal health Better conversations about our butts September 4, 2018 Joshua O’Neal shares results from a community survey about seeking health care for anal health issues, and why it’s crucial to speak up for better butt care.
Treatment What you need to know about HIV two-drug regimens August 28, 2018 Integrase inhibitors—potent antiretrovirals that quickly and powerfully suppress HIV—have...
Anal health My experience with anal warts August 28, 2018 Michael offers his perspective on what it’s like to have anal warts as someone who loves to bottom, and the importance of finding non-judgmental, proactive care.
Treatment U=U Ready or not: Undetectable = Undisputable August 27, 2018 These men’s lives were changed when they learned they could not transmit HIV. When will the HIV-negative community embrace the science?
Advocacy Health policy Confronting ignorance and fear to end HIV criminalization August 21, 2018 Twenty prominent HIV scientists target outdated HIV criminalization laws, saying they are based on fear rather than accurate HIV science.
Research Disappointing results from “kick and kill” HIV cure study, explained August 14, 2018 Researchers say that although the two-pronged treatment failed to reduce the viral reservoir, we shouldn’t lose hope that a “kick and kill” strategy might someday be successful.
PrEP Prevention Research Hormone levels not affected by PrEP in trans women August 13, 2018 Using PrEP for HIV prevention does not lower levels of feminizing hormones, and hormones only slightly reduce tenofovir levels according to new research.