In our conversation, Schukraft shares candidly about stigma, policy, and why the future of sexual health depends on keeping it real. BLADE: How have you seen the conversation of sexual health in our LGBTQ+ community change in mainstream culture in recent years? BLADE: You have publicly argued that cuts to government HIV prevention funding are of high risk. To policymakers: I urge you to reconsider any cuts to HIV prevention funding. BLADE: Looking at the year ahead, what are MISTR’s most significant priorities for sexual health in 2026?