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 Here are the results of the anal douching survey in San Francisco March 30, 2017 Respondents said, “careful with that shower shot,” and gave other useful douching advice.
Research Treatment Are serious heart problems inevitable for people with HIV? A conversation with cardiologist Priscilla Hsue March 15, 2017 Cardiologist Priscilla Hsue answered questions about inflammation and cardiovascular disease among people living with HIV at a recent Positive Force event.
PrEP Prevention Straight women, here’s what you (and everyone) needs to know about PEP (and PrEP) January 30, 2017 Did you know there’s something you can do to prevent HIV infection after exposure? Well, there is.
Research Treatment U=U Raw sex: What the research says about risk when you’re undetectable November 15, 2016 Read why one man living with HIV doesn’t use condoms with his HIV-negative partner—and about research showing that risk of transmitting HIV is minimal.
PrEP Prevention Second case of HIV infection on PrEP October 18, 2016 PrEP researcher Dr. Robert Grant and PrEP Fact founder Damon Jacobs weigh in about what this case of HIV infection while on PrEP means for members of our community.
Living well Treatment 8 things to know about lipodystrophy and HIV October 3, 2016 HIV medications, and possibly inflammation caused by HIV itself, can cause some unwanted and undesirable changes in the bodies of people living with HIV.
Anal health Here are the results of the anal douching survey in San Francisco March 30, 2017 Respondents said, “careful with that shower shot,” and gave other useful douching advice.
Anal health Our voices Sexual health Anal douching safety tips March 29, 2017 Anal douching isn’t something we talk about much in our community and we aren’t given...
Research Treatment Are serious heart problems inevitable for people with HIV? A conversation with cardiologist Priscilla Hsue March 15, 2017 Cardiologist Priscilla Hsue answered questions about inflammation and cardiovascular disease among people living with HIV at a recent Positive Force event.
PrEP Prevention Straight women, here’s what you (and everyone) needs to know about PEP (and PrEP) January 30, 2017 Did you know there’s something you can do to prevent HIV infection after exposure? Well, there is.
Research Treatment U=U Raw sex: What the research says about risk when you’re undetectable November 15, 2016 Read why one man living with HIV doesn’t use condoms with his HIV-negative partner—and about research showing that risk of transmitting HIV is minimal.
PrEP Prevention Second case of HIV infection on PrEP October 18, 2016 PrEP researcher Dr. Robert Grant and PrEP Fact founder Damon Jacobs weigh in about what this case of HIV infection while on PrEP means for members of our community.
Prevention How well do condoms protect gay men from HIV? October 17, 2016 With all the news and research related to PrEP these days, it’s almost easy for gay men to...
Living well Treatment 8 things to know about lipodystrophy and HIV October 3, 2016 HIV medications, and possibly inflammation caused by HIV itself, can cause some unwanted and undesirable changes in the bodies of people living with HIV.