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!
Anal health Substance use How to Booty Bump Better July 19, 2018 Booty bumping involves mixing drugs (usually meth or cocaine) with water and squirting it into your butt through a syringe without a needle at the end.
Research Broadly neutralizing antibody PGT121 reduces hidden viral reservoir July 11, 2018 With implications for an HIV cure, new research shows that HIV that is part of the viral reservoir can be targeted and eliminated.
Treatment U=U “Undetectable”: Your Burning Questions Answered July 5, 2018 Get an HIV doctor’s answers to your burning questions about undetectable viral load—and what it means for your health and your sex life.
Harm reduction Substance use A biological reason for higher HIV risk with crystal meth use July 2, 2018
Research One man’s experience with gene therapy May 23, 2018 Andrew Caldwell explains why he decided to participate in an “intimidating” HIV cure study, and how his life changed as a result.
Prevention Research An HIV study: Starting for the money, staying for the questions May 21, 2018 Cirrus embarks on a two-year HIV prevention study, along the way mulling over what might be learned—and how his participation makes a difference.
Community Sparking conversations & shifting perceptions among and for the A&PI community May 2, 2018 Program manager Vince Crisostomo was the first Pacific Islander to come out as publicly living with HIV and he’s never stopped advocating for AP&I communities around the world.
Anal health Substance use How to Booty Bump Better July 19, 2018 Booty bumping involves mixing drugs (usually meth or cocaine) with water and squirting it into your butt through a syringe without a needle at the end.
Anal health Anal fissures are treatable July 19, 2018 Don’t suffer in silence if you’re experiencing sharp, stabbing pain when you bottom or...
Research Broadly neutralizing antibody PGT121 reduces hidden viral reservoir July 11, 2018 With implications for an HIV cure, new research shows that HIV that is part of the viral reservoir can be targeted and eliminated.
Treatment U=U “Undetectable”: Your Burning Questions Answered July 5, 2018 Get an HIV doctor’s answers to your burning questions about undetectable viral load—and what it means for your health and your sex life.
Harm reduction Substance use A biological reason for higher HIV risk with crystal meth use July 2, 2018 For many years, crystal meth has been known to be a “driver” of HIV infection Oftentimes,...
Research One man’s experience with gene therapy May 23, 2018 Andrew Caldwell explains why he decided to participate in an “intimidating” HIV cure study, and how his life changed as a result.
Prevention Research An HIV study: Starting for the money, staying for the questions May 21, 2018 Cirrus embarks on a two-year HIV prevention study, along the way mulling over what might be learned—and how his participation makes a difference.
Community Sparking conversations & shifting perceptions among and for the A&PI community May 2, 2018 Program manager Vince Crisostomo was the first Pacific Islander to come out as publicly living with HIV and he’s never stopped advocating for AP&I communities around the world.