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 PrEP Works Despite Missed Doses, Although Daily Use Is Advised July 22, 2014 PrEP protects with less than 100% adherence, according to findings presented at AIDS 2014. What does this mean for “real-world” PrEP use?
PrEP Prevention Research Just How Risky Is It? Studies Shed Light on HIV Risk and Prevention June 14, 2014 Three studies estimate HIV risk by sex act and HIV prevention approach. How applicable are their findings to the “real world”?
PrEP Prevention Fact Sheet: PrEP and PEP March 3, 2014 Curious about PrEP and PEP—and the difference between them? Start here for key terms and concepts to help you understand these two ways to preventing HIV infection.
PrEP Research CROI 2013: iPrEx Update—A Q&A with Dr. Robert Grant March 6, 2013 Robert Grant, MD, explains findings from the seminal iPrEx trial which showed that Truvada PrEP reduced risk of HIV transmission by 99%.
Research The “Berlin Patient”: Sorting Out the Science June 15, 2012 Talk and questions abound about traces of HIV found in the "Berlin Patient"—the first person believed cured of the virus. What does it all mean for the prospect of an HIV cure?
Advocacy Our voices The View from Here: Cleve Jones & Dr. Marcus Conant March 1, 2012 When HIV/AIDS first emerged in the early 1980s, some bold pioneers stepped up to fight the mysterious and deadly disease. Cleve Jones and Dr. Marcus Conant are two of those men.
Harm reduction Substance use Ask A Pharmacist: Alcohol and Medications November 12, 2014 The holiday season is filled with good spirits—both the type you can feel and the type you...
PrEP PrEP Works Despite Missed Doses, Although Daily Use Is Advised July 22, 2014 PrEP protects with less than 100% adherence, according to findings presented at AIDS 2014. What does this mean for “real-world” PrEP use?
PrEP Prevention Research Just How Risky Is It? Studies Shed Light on HIV Risk and Prevention June 14, 2014 Three studies estimate HIV risk by sex act and HIV prevention approach. How applicable are their findings to the “real world”?
PrEP Prevention Fact Sheet: PrEP and PEP March 3, 2014 Curious about PrEP and PEP—and the difference between them? Start here for key terms and concepts to help you understand these two ways to preventing HIV infection.
PrEP Research CROI 2013: iPrEx Update—A Q&A with Dr. Robert Grant March 6, 2013 Robert Grant, MD, explains findings from the seminal iPrEx trial which showed that Truvada PrEP reduced risk of HIV transmission by 99%.
Research The “Berlin Patient”: Sorting Out the Science June 15, 2012 Talk and questions abound about traces of HIV found in the "Berlin Patient"—the first person believed cured of the virus. What does it all mean for the prospect of an HIV cure?
Advocacy Our voices The View from Here: Cleve Jones & Dr. Marcus Conant March 1, 2012 When HIV/AIDS first emerged in the early 1980s, some bold pioneers stepped up to fight the mysterious and deadly disease. Cleve Jones and Dr. Marcus Conant are two of those men.
Harm reduction Living well Alcohol & HIV: What You Need to Know February 16, 2012 “We are not here to wag fingers at bars or people who drink We are here to provide...