New California ride from SF to LA not affiliated with AIDS/Lifecycle, say Los Angeles LGBT Center and San Francisco AIDS Foundation June 4, 2026
Advocacy Health policy Press releases California has a $203 million surplus for HIV–now’s the time to spend it April 29, 2026
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.
Harm reduction Why won’t AI give safer use tips for GHB? February 9, 2026 Instead, hear need-to-know tips straight from a drug & alcohol counselor, with non-stigmatizing language and with no fear-based messaging.
Our impact All the feels on Cycle to Zero June 2, 2026 The inaugural Cycle to Zero brought together hundreds of cyclists and volunteers for joyful celebration and meaningful commemoration.
Our impact Addressing trauma and accessing resilience May 28, 2026 Our TransLife program supports the mental health needs of trans & non-binary Spanish-speaking community members.
Advocacy 7 Days in June: Health is Primary May 27, 2026 On June 5, we commemorate 45 years of the HIV and AIDS epidemic, and call our community together in advocacy.
Client & community stories Our voices Meet the community on Cycle to Zero May 5, 2026 We're inspired by the incredible group of folks coming out to support the first year of Cycle to Zero, and we wanted to hear from a few folks about why they're riding or volunteering.
Our partners In partnership to ensure “every door is the right door” January 27, 2025 SFAF partners with organizations across San Francisco to provide quality, culturally-competent sexual health and substance use services through an equity lens.
Press releases San Francisco AIDS Foundation to open full-service pharmacy in Castro January 27, 2025 Construction is expected to begin at Strut in February, 2025; the sexual health clinic Magnet will remain open and operational during construction.
Research Sexual health “Substantial and sustained” decline in chlamydia and syphilis among Doxy PEP users in Northern California January 21, 2025 Two studies published in JAMA Internal Medicine give evidence about Doxy PEP's "real world" effectiveness in preventing STIs.
Living well Our voices Stepping into the brilliance of being a bottom January 6, 2025 I wasn't always confident about being a bottom. During my first sexual encounters, I was paralyzed by fear – not just by the vulnerability of the act itself, but of the label.
Living well Our voices I survived a politically fraught holiday season. Did you? January 3, 2025 I've come to accept that even among well-meaning family members, learning isn't always a straight line, and that there's a fine line between education and emotional warfare.
Living well Our voices The “bottom surplus” or “top shortage” that doesn’t exist January 3, 2025 It's not about numbers. It's about desire, power, and the complicated ways we perform sexuality in a world that's constantly trying to categorize us.
Harm reduction Substance use Giving dry (or dry-ish) January a try? January 2, 2025 Our guide for sober or dry-curious Queer communities in San Francisco.
Client & community stories Our voices Substance use After CPS took her kids away because of drug use, PROP helped on a journey to reunification January 2, 2025 Hitting “bottom” when she was separated from her kids by Child Protective Services, Chelsea found support to end her stimulant drug use through SFAF’s contingency management program, PROP.
Our partners In partnership to ensure “every door is the right door” January 27, 2025 SFAF partners with organizations across San Francisco to provide quality, culturally-competent sexual health and substance use services through an equity lens.
Press releases San Francisco AIDS Foundation to open full-service pharmacy in Castro January 27, 2025 Construction is expected to begin at Strut in February, 2025; the sexual health clinic Magnet will remain open and operational during construction.
Research Sexual health “Substantial and sustained” decline in chlamydia and syphilis among Doxy PEP users in Northern California January 21, 2025 Two studies published in JAMA Internal Medicine give evidence about Doxy PEP's "real world" effectiveness in preventing STIs.
Living well Our voices Stepping into the brilliance of being a bottom January 6, 2025 I wasn't always confident about being a bottom. During my first sexual encounters, I was paralyzed by fear – not just by the vulnerability of the act itself, but of the label.
Living well Our voices I survived a politically fraught holiday season. Did you? January 3, 2025 I've come to accept that even among well-meaning family members, learning isn't always a straight line, and that there's a fine line between education and emotional warfare.
Living well Our voices The “bottom surplus” or “top shortage” that doesn’t exist January 3, 2025 It's not about numbers. It's about desire, power, and the complicated ways we perform sexuality in a world that's constantly trying to categorize us.
Harm reduction Substance use Giving dry (or dry-ish) January a try? January 2, 2025 Our guide for sober or dry-curious Queer communities in San Francisco.
Client & community stories Our voices Substance use After CPS took her kids away because of drug use, PROP helped on a journey to reunification January 2, 2025 Hitting “bottom” when she was separated from her kids by Child Protective Services, Chelsea found support to end her stimulant drug use through SFAF’s contingency management program, PROP.