News Archive - San Francisco AIDS Foundation

PrEP, STIs, douching, and more: What I didn’t learn in sex ed, and why it matters (Part I)

Sex ed is sorely lacking for Queer folks, and current efforts to pass anti-LGBTQ legislation may further limit what can be taught in schools about gender identity, sexuality, and HIV.

A reflection after 40 years of HIV

On the 40th anniversary of the first documented cases of AIDS, Cleve Jones reflects on what this somber anniversary means.

PrEP Facts: What is PrEP?

PrEP, or pre-exposure prophylaxis, is a prescription medicine that you take before you come in contact with HIV that will prevent HIV infection.

PrEP Facts: Introducción y Preguntas frecuentes

Descubre más acerca de la profilaxis pre-exposición (PrEP) y cómo esta estrategia de prevención del VIH puede serte útil a ti o a alguien que conozcas.

Words matter: Ending stigmatizing language around drug use

Stigmatizing language around drug use sends the message that people who use drugs are lesser than; that their lives are worth less. It’s time for that to change.

PrEP Facts: Starting and stopping PrEP care

It’s important to think about how you expect to take PrEP, and to plan ahead for things that might get in the way.

PrEP Facts: Where can I get PrEP?

You deserve supportive PrEP care from an informed health care provider, whether in-person or through telehealth services.

PrEP Facts: How much does PrEP cost?

PrEP care includes paying the costs or co-pays for your medical visits, lab work and prescription pick-up.

PrEP Facts: HIV and STI testing

PrEP care includes routine HIV and sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing every 3 months.

PrEP Facts: What are the ways to take PrEP?

How you take PrEP depends on the dosing options available to you.

PrEP Facts: Who can take PrEP?

Both Truvada and Descovy can be used by anyone who is HIV negative and weighs at least 77 pounds.

PrEP Facts: Introduction & FAQ

Learn more about Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and how this HIV prevention strategy may be useful for you or someone you know.

Advocating for life-saving services delivered by syringe access programs

Laura Thomas, our director of harm reduction policy, testified to the House Committee on Appropriations for federal funding to expand services offered by syringe service programs.

The pain of racial injustice lingers. Here’s how you can support your Black partner.

"With all things in our unequal society, dating is harder for Black lives, too," writes Charles Orgbon III.

Microdosing hormones expands gender-affirming care options for non-binary folks

Kai Proschan explores how non-binary and transgender people have adopted low-dose gender-affirming hormone therapy in pursuit of their most authentic selves.

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