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!
PrEP Prevention PrEP scales up, HIV incidence declines August 8, 2018 We’re starting to see the effects of PrEP on population-level measures of HIV incidence, but progress is uneven.
Treatment HIV care for people of any immigration status in San Francisco Bay Area August 2, 2018 Don’t let fear of deportation stop you from accessing HIV services. Here are resources in the San Francisco Bay Area.
My life with anorexia as a trans man July 31, 2018 We need to broaden our understanding of how eating disorders affect the LGBTQ community—beyond the concerns of gay men.
Living well Research Treatment U=U Almost, but not quite, HIV undetectable. Is that a problem? July 25, 2018 If your viral load isn't undetectable—but is close—is there any impact on your health?
Anal health Sexual health “Rammed hard and fast”: Here’s what you said about pain during anal July 19, 2018 You told us—pain during anal sex can be mind-blowing. Here’s what you shared in our anonymous pain & sex survey.
Anal health Sexual health Q&A: What causes bleeding & pain from your butt? July 19, 2018 Pierre-Cédric Crouch, PhD, ANP-BC answers our burning questions about butt pain. Here’s what to do if you notice pain, swelling or blood.
Anal health Sexual health A reality check (and resources!) on all things anal cancer July 19, 2018 Before you jump to the conclusion that a bump on your butt is anal cancer, get the facts from two clinicians.
Anal health Our voices Sexual health Expert advice: 8 steps for first-time fisters July 19, 2018 A big part of fisting is intuition and instinct. But there are a few things you can do to make your fisting experiences more enjoyable.
PrEP Prevention PrEP scales up, HIV incidence declines August 8, 2018 We’re starting to see the effects of PrEP on population-level measures of HIV incidence, but progress is uneven.
Treatment HIV care for people of any immigration status in San Francisco Bay Area August 2, 2018 Don’t let fear of deportation stop you from accessing HIV services. Here are resources in the San Francisco Bay Area.
My life with anorexia as a trans man July 31, 2018 We need to broaden our understanding of how eating disorders affect the LGBTQ community—beyond the concerns of gay men.
Living well Research Treatment U=U Almost, but not quite, HIV undetectable. Is that a problem? July 25, 2018 If your viral load isn't undetectable—but is close—is there any impact on your health?
Anal health Sexual health “Rammed hard and fast”: Here’s what you said about pain during anal July 19, 2018 You told us—pain during anal sex can be mind-blowing. Here’s what you shared in our anonymous pain & sex survey.
Anal health Sexual health Q&A: What causes bleeding & pain from your butt? July 19, 2018 Pierre-Cédric Crouch, PhD, ANP-BC answers our burning questions about butt pain. Here’s what to do if you notice pain, swelling or blood.
Anal health Sexual health A reality check (and resources!) on all things anal cancer July 19, 2018 Before you jump to the conclusion that a bump on your butt is anal cancer, get the facts from two clinicians.
Anal health Our voices Sexual health Expert advice: 8 steps for first-time fisters July 19, 2018 A big part of fisting is intuition and instinct. But there are a few things you can do to make your fisting experiences more enjoyable.