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!
Treatment Start—and continue—HIV meds as soon as you can January 11, 2016 Joanna Eveland, MD explains why the early ART recommendation is not about pharma greed—but about good health.
Research What hard times & stress do for your HIV health January 7, 2016 Researchers explain how trauma can influence health—and what people with HIV can do about it.
Harm reduction Prevention Can I Breastfeed My Baby if I Have HIV? December 29, 2015 Although it is not recommended that HIV-positive women breastfeed their babies, some clinicians advocate for a harm-reduction approach for women who want to.
Research Treatment The Low-Down on Inflammation from an HIV Doctor August 19, 2015 People with HIV are more likely to face chronic inflammation. Find out what this is, why it’s a problem, and what to do about it.
PrEP Research Dr. Robert Grant: What Does Ipergay Tell Us About PrEP and ‘Seasons of Risk’? March 12, 2015 Findings from the Ipergay PrEP study provide guidance on stopping and starting PrEP, according to Robert Grant, MD.
Sexual health When Poppers are not Poppers February 12, 2015 Dangerous products marketed as poppers have experts concerned about their particularly harmful side effects. Read why it may be wise to steer clear of one particular brand.
Advocacy Ending stigma Our voices A straight man speaks up for HIV awareness February 10, 2016 Before Joshua Middleton was diagnosed with HIV, he thought the chance of a straight man...
Treatment Start—and continue—HIV meds as soon as you can January 11, 2016 Joanna Eveland, MD explains why the early ART recommendation is not about pharma greed—but about good health.
Research What hard times & stress do for your HIV health January 7, 2016 Researchers explain how trauma can influence health—and what people with HIV can do about it.
Harm reduction Prevention Can I Breastfeed My Baby if I Have HIV? December 29, 2015 Although it is not recommended that HIV-positive women breastfeed their babies, some clinicians advocate for a harm-reduction approach for women who want to.
Advocacy Why are HIV meds so expensive, and what can we do about it? October 28, 2015 Last month, Turing Pharmaceuticals CEO Martin Shkreli sparked outrage in the HIV...
Research Treatment The Low-Down on Inflammation from an HIV Doctor August 19, 2015 People with HIV are more likely to face chronic inflammation. Find out what this is, why it’s a problem, and what to do about it.
PrEP Research Dr. Robert Grant: What Does Ipergay Tell Us About PrEP and ‘Seasons of Risk’? March 12, 2015 Findings from the Ipergay PrEP study provide guidance on stopping and starting PrEP, according to Robert Grant, MD.
Sexual health When Poppers are not Poppers February 12, 2015 Dangerous products marketed as poppers have experts concerned about their particularly harmful side effects. Read why it may be wise to steer clear of one particular brand.