All Posts - San Francisco AIDS Foundation

My life with anorexia as a trans man

July 31, 2018

We need to broaden our understanding of how eating disorders affect the LGBTQ community—beyond the concerns of gay men.

Almost, but not quite, HIV undetectable. Is that a problem?

July 25, 2018

If your viral load isn't undetectable—but is close—is there any impact on your health?

“Rammed hard and fast”: Here’s what you said about pain during anal

July 19, 2018

You told us—pain during anal sex can be mind-blowing. Here’s what you shared in our anonymous pain & sex survey.

Q&A: What causes bleeding & pain from your butt?

July 19, 2018

Pierre-Cédric Crouch, PhD, ANP-BC answers our burning questions about butt pain. Here’s what to do if you notice pain, swelling or blood.

A reality check (and resources!) on all things anal cancer

July 19, 2018

Before you jump to the conclusion that a bump on your butt is anal cancer, get the facts from two clinicians.

Expert advice: 8 steps for first-time fisters

July 19, 2018

A big part of fisting is intuition and instinct. But there are a few things you can do to make your fisting experiences more enjoyable.

How to Booty Bump Better

July 19, 2018

Substance use counselor Jeremy Prillwitz shares what we know about booty bumping, the risks and potential harms, and how to booty bump more safely.

Anal health

Anal fissures are treatable

July 19, 2018

Don’t suffer in silence if you’re experiencing sharp, stabbing pain when you bottom or...

Research

Broadly neutralizing antibody PGT121 reduces hidden viral reservoir

July 11, 2018

With implications for an HIV cure, new research shows that HIV that is part of the viral reservoir can be targeted and eliminated.

“Undetectable”: Your Burning Questions Answered

July 5, 2018

Get an HIV doctor’s answers to your burning questions about undetectable viral load—and what it means for your health and your sex life.

A biological reason for higher HIV risk with crystal meth use

July 2, 2018

For many years, crystal meth has been known to be a “driver” of HIV infection Oftentimes,...

San Francisco AIDS Foundation Announces Partnership with Uber

June 21, 2018

SAN FRANCISCO, June 21, 2018—San Francisco AIDS Foundation today announced an official...

Research

One man’s experience with gene therapy

May 23, 2018

Andrew Caldwell explains why he decided to participate in an “intimidating” HIV cure study, and how his life changed as a result.

An HIV study: Starting for the money, staying for the questions

May 21, 2018

Cirrus embarks on a two-year HIV prevention study, along the way mulling over what might be learned—and how his participation makes a difference.

Community

Sparking conversations & shifting perceptions among and for the A&PI community

May 2, 2018

Program manager Vince Crisostomo was the first Pacific Islander to come out as publicly living with HIV and he’s never stopped advocating for AP&I communities around the world.

Linking people living with HIV to care after incarceration

May 2, 2018

Our HIV health navigation staff work miracles for people who are incarcerated to connect them to HIV information and care.

We asked clinicians: Would you prescribe doxycycline to someone for STI prevention?

April 25, 2018

If you could take a pill to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like gonorrhea,...

New Public Health Team Appointed to Remove Syringes

April 23, 2018

The City will triple the size of rapid response team specifically for syringe cleanup duties, increasing coordinated response to the issue of needle litter.

Research

New findings on inflammation & how it affects people with HIV

April 23, 2018

A new study finds that inflammation-related health concerns are more often a cause of death for people with HIV than cardiovascular disease, AIDS-related complications, and non-AIDS cancer.

Substance use

Are Poppers a Risk to My Sobriety?

April 18, 2018

Should people in recovery stop using poppers? David Fawcett, PhD, LCSW weighs in.

Can I use poppers if I’m in drug treatment? Advice from a substance use counselor

April 16, 2018

Jeremy Prillwitz, MA, CATC gives his perspective on how poppers might fit into a person’s harm reduction plan.

Ending hepatitis C means including people who inject drugs

April 11, 2018

Innovative HCV cure initiatives in San Francisco prioritize high-needs people who may still be actively injecting drugs.

Harm reduction

Getting syringes off San Francisco streets

April 10, 2018

In April 2018, San Francisco AIDS Foundation received funding from the city to expand syringe...

PrEP use since 2012 is up, but uptake falls short of need

April 4, 2018

1.45 million Americans may be at substantial risk for HIV infection, but only 8% are taking PrEP. Women, people of color, and southern regions are underrepresented.