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Action and advocacy for people living with and at risk for HIV

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

Press releases

Cycle to Zero Launches May 29-31

May 22, 2026

California has a $203 million surplus for HIV–now’s the time to spend it

April 29, 2026

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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.

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Status

News about our programs & partnerships

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.

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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.

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.

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Recent Posts

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Happy 20th birthday, Magnet

July 5, 2023

Community

The Sisters respond to “a new spin on the same old hatred”

June 23, 2023

For nearly 45 years, The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Inc. have been pillars of support in the queer community. Speaking up has always been important.

A note about our controversial posters

June 15, 2023

We stand in opposition to the new San Francisco city policies to arrest, detain, and force substance use treatment upon people who drugs--and our posters reflect this stance.

Criminalizing people who use drugs will increase overdose deaths

June 13, 2023

San Francisco AIDS Foundation condemns recently-implemented city strategies prioritizing “War on Drugs” tactics over public health.

Trans health

Services for transgender & non-binary people in San Francisco

June 12, 2023

We remain steadfast in our commitment to empowering and celebrating trans lives and trans futures. #ProtectTransFutures

Trans health

Services for transgender & nonbinary people at San Francisco AIDS Foundation

June 12, 2023

Our programs and services for transgender, gender-fluid and non-binary individuals are all-inclusive and multi-racial groups tailored to those seeking support, community and family. #ProtectTransFutures

The “wealthy gay myth”

June 9, 2023

Although popular culture loves to portray Queer people as overwhelmingly wealthy and white, the reality can be entirely different. How do these portrayals affect us, and what can we do about it?

Trans health

Services for transgender & non-binary people across the U.S.

June 7, 2023

We remain steadfast in our commitment to empowering and celebrating trans lives and trans futures. #ProtectTransFutures