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PrEP 2-1-1

High effectiveness and adherence to PrEP 2-1-1 in large San Francisco AIDS Foundation study

July 6, 2020

At AIDS 2020, San Francisco AIDS Foundation presented positive findings from one of the largest pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) 2-1-1 adherence and effectiveness studies to date.

COVID-19 Updates

July 2, 2020

Given the recent developments regarding the coronavirus, we’re providing information about how to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and changes to our programs and services.

AIDS 2020: Our innovations in HIV, PrEP, sexual health & harm reduction

June 30, 2020

San Francisco AIDS Foundation shares information about the incredible impact of our programs, services and research during AIDS 2020. See what we’re sharing at the conference.

PrEP meds

How to afford PrEP and HIV meds if you lose health insurance

June 29, 2020

There are a variety of free programs that can help people afford medications and care even if they don’t have insurance. Read on for advice from Reina Hernandez, a PrEP benefits and HIV linkage manager from San Francisco

Undetectable - doctor with patient

Research
U=U

Undetectable to viral rebound: When and why?

June 23, 2020

New research finds that 1 in 13 people experienced viral rebound after becoming undetectable, with disparities related to race, housing status, age, and more.

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What’s Pride Got to Do with it? Black and Indigenous Erasure in HIV and Public Health

June 19, 2020

Andrew Jolivette, PhD, calls on the queer community to truly center Black and Indigenous queer, trans and Two-Spirit people in solidarity and kinship.

Protest sign - BLM

Juneteenth: It’s time to enact the change

June 18, 2020

As we commemorate the end of slavery in the U.S., we must reckon with the continued effects of white supremacy, racism and generational trauma in our country, writes Marnika Shelton.

Foundation Joins Over 350 LGBTQ Organizations Calling for Transformational Changes in Policing

June 17, 2020

Leaders in the LGBTQ movement call for structural change, for divestment of police resources and reinvestment in communities.

Mental Health Comedy Hour

Talking (and laughing) about the weird stuff going on in our heads

June 15, 2020

An ongoing comedy show at Strut raises awareness--and encourages discussion--about mental health in the queer community.

Final Rule Eliminating Federal Protections for LGBTQ Community Members Unconscionable

June 12, 2020

Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act has been the core element of protection for vulnerable populations across the country including the LGBTQ community.

Real Talk panel discussion

A conversation on white supremacy and racism in the queer community

June 12, 2020

Community leaders shared their thoughts and perspectives on racism in the LGBTQ community everywhere from systems of health care to Grindr, plus anti-racism tips and resources at this event held in 2017.

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Swapping Shame for Pride

June 10, 2020

This Pride Season, Marnika Shelton gives us tips on overcoming shame and stigma, with self-love and self-respect.

Pride parade photo

A queer’s thoughts on Pride cancellations

June 9, 2020

K. Cassidy confronts the difficult loss of a Pride season affected by a pandemic--what it means to members of their community, and what is left to commemorate and celebrate.

Black Lives Matter protest sign

I disagree with a “return to normal” after COVID-19

June 4, 2020

The current systems of this country are killing Black people. Instead of blaming Black people or relying on racist tropes, it’s time to fix systems to ensure health equity for all people, writes Preston Vargas.

Community

Black Lives Matter

June 2, 2020

Now more than ever, it is important for organizations like ours to say loudly that Black. Lives. Matter.

Anger became Activism: Activist Larry Kramer Dies at 84

May 27, 2020

AIDS activist, playwright, and firebrand Larry Kramer passed today, having shown a generation how to channel anger into activism.

Celebrating Pride by lifting up work of local queer artists

May 27, 2020

Check out their designs, hear what Pride means to our artists, and shop for Pride merch in our online store.

High HIV incidence rate among young, Latinx trans women in SF study

May 27, 2020

Results from the TransNational Study show that young trans women of color are disproportionately affected by HIV in our city.

PrEP cabotegravir injection

PrEP injectable found to be “highly effective” for HIV prevention in HPTN study

May 22, 2020

Long-acting cabotegravir injections, given once every other month, were as effective at preventing HIV as daily oral Truvada.

People wearing masks

Structural inequities–not personal choice–to blame for higher rates of COVID-19 in Black communities

May 15, 2020

It’s a disturbing reality that COVID-19 is disproportionately affecting communities of color. Julie Lifshay offers a sage explanation that focuses on societal inequity as the root cause.

Voices from our front lines

May 8, 2020

Our front-line staff are showing up hard to provide free, critical health services during COVID-19. Here, they share their experiences during this time of crisis.

Friends fistbumping

Friendship, interrupted: Disconnection in the era of COVID-19

May 6, 2020

Sociologist Trevor Hoppe draws on his experience studying how gay men manage HIV risk to discuss how COVID-19 risk is shaping our relationships and influencing our social worlds.

Couple kissing

Is sex on hold in the queer community during COVID-19?

May 4, 2020

Many of us are wondering what kinds of sex we should be having (if any). Felipe Flores explores how people are evaluating risk, and making decisions that work for their own lives.

[NSFW] Keep your sex life spicy during social distancing

May 4, 2020

Find a cure for your horniness and boredom with a few inventive ideas from our queer community.

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