Some engage in BDSM as a means to re-empower themselves, turning negative or traumatic experiences (like sexual or physical abuse) and inverting them into acts of power and healing. Our kink-aware clinicians share their insights to help you navigate your sexual expression as a form of healing.

Chemsex—also known as "party and play" (PnP)—refers to the intentional combination of recreational drugs, to enhance, prolong, or facilitate sexual experiences. It remains highly prevalent among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men, so the Roundtable will explore the wealth of non-judgmental, specialized resources for individuals looking to manage substance use or transition to recovery.

The Do’s & Don’ts of Anal Douching: Learn how to safely douche for anal play with tips on tools, water temperature, timing, and hygiene. Explore safe practices for a confident experience. Consent protocols, sex and kink shaming and other psychological factors that impact one’s ability to bottom will also be explored.

Transgender people have become targets of extreme political discrimination and violence. Learn the facts about who trans people are, the realities trans people face, and how our collective equality is connected to the safety and freedom of people who are transgender or non-binary.

Aligning with World AIDS Day, we’ve invited Singing for Our Lives USF music students, together with their OpenHouse SF collaborators, to share their co-created songbook with our community. They will share new songs, poems, interviews, playlists, and other contributions that hold grief, resilience, joy, and memory across generations. Hear a sampling of the work and meet the collaborators behind it.

On March 31, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 8-1 against a Colorado law that banned licensed mental health professionals from performing conversion therapy on minors. The ruling potentially jeopardizes similar bans on conversion therapy for minors in over 20 other states. Get the latest on the reversals on the legality of conversion therapy and hear from survivors of conversion therapy treatment.