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.
HIV Forty-Five Years Later: Health Is Still Primary June 5, 2026 Dr. TerMeer reflects on the anniversary of 45 years of AIDS--where we are in our response to HIV, and what we cannot afford to lose with our health, and our lives, at stake.
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.
Community Celebrating Resilience, Beauty and Strength at Trans March June 26, 2019 Trans March shows the world that San Francisco is a place for trans people that is based on respect and equality, said Ms. Billie Cooper, a Community Grand Marshal for San Francisco Pride.
Testing HIV testing is the first step June 21, 2019 Getting tested for HIV and STIs every three months is the best way to know your status, get linked to treatment and manage your sexual health.
PrEP Research No effect of cocaine and PrEP on kidneys, but adherence suffers June 21, 2019 Using hair samples to quantify cocaine use history, researchers found that both “light” and “heavy” use was associated with less consistent PrEP dosing.
Advocacy PrEP Press releases USPSTF Recommendation for PrEP June 11, 2019 Task Force recommends that clinicians offer PrEP to individuals at high risk for HIV acquisition.
Anal health Sexual health Top tips for more pleasurable bottoming June 7, 2019 Bottoming can (and should) feel amazing—and there’s a lot you can do to improve your experience.
Sexual health Testing Treatment U=U Here’s why you test positive for HIV if you’re undetectable June 7, 2019 If you’re undetectable, you will still test positive for HIV. This is expected, and doesn’t mean that your treatment is not working.
Harm reduction Substance use Relaunched Tweaker site tightens ties to substance-use support group June 1, 2019 What began as a campaign exploring STI transmission is now an international resource for drug-use safety. SFAF’s Jen Hecht shares the importance of accessible sexual health information and the evolution of drug language.
Advocacy Press releases ‘Game Changing’ PrEP Donation Announced May 10, 2019 Gilead Sciences, Inc. will donate pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medication for up to 200,000 people per year for up to 11 years.
Community Celebrating Resilience, Beauty and Strength at Trans March June 26, 2019 Trans March shows the world that San Francisco is a place for trans people that is based on respect and equality, said Ms. Billie Cooper, a Community Grand Marshal for San Francisco Pride.
Testing HIV testing is the first step June 21, 2019 Getting tested for HIV and STIs every three months is the best way to know your status, get linked to treatment and manage your sexual health.
PrEP Research No effect of cocaine and PrEP on kidneys, but adherence suffers June 21, 2019 Using hair samples to quantify cocaine use history, researchers found that both “light” and “heavy” use was associated with less consistent PrEP dosing.
Advocacy PrEP Press releases USPSTF Recommendation for PrEP June 11, 2019 Task Force recommends that clinicians offer PrEP to individuals at high risk for HIV acquisition.
Anal health Sexual health Top tips for more pleasurable bottoming June 7, 2019 Bottoming can (and should) feel amazing—and there’s a lot you can do to improve your experience.
Sexual health Testing Treatment U=U Here’s why you test positive for HIV if you’re undetectable June 7, 2019 If you’re undetectable, you will still test positive for HIV. This is expected, and doesn’t mean that your treatment is not working.
Harm reduction Substance use Relaunched Tweaker site tightens ties to substance-use support group June 1, 2019 What began as a campaign exploring STI transmission is now an international resource for drug-use safety. SFAF’s Jen Hecht shares the importance of accessible sexual health information and the evolution of drug language.
Advocacy Press releases ‘Game Changing’ PrEP Donation Announced May 10, 2019 Gilead Sciences, Inc. will donate pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medication for up to 200,000 people per year for up to 11 years.