The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health
Hosted by Australian Nurse Practitioner and Sexologist Melissa Hadley Barrett, this podcast breaks taboos around men's sexual health. It covers topics like erectile dysfunction, prostate cancer recovery, and intimacy, combining expert knowledge with patient interviews. Launched in 2020, it aims to provide support and practical solutions for common men's health issues.
Episodes
234: The Drunk Gambler with Erectile Dysfunction: Tom Jenkins on Addiction, Shame and Finding His Way Back
Episode Overview:
On this episode of The Penis Project Podcast, Melissa Hadley Barrett speaks with Tom Jenkins, an author based in rural Colombia, about his memoir The Drunk Gambler with Erectile Dysfunction. Tom is not a clinician, and this is not a clinical conversation. It is one man’s honest account of shame, addiction and disconnection, and how he found his way through it.
Tom describes how
233: Magnus's Story: Fighting a Broken System for Peyronie's Care, Self-Advocacy and Persistence Win
Episode Overview:
On this episode of The Penis Project Podcast, Melissa speaks with Magnus, an aeronautical engineer from Sweden and long-time listener of the show, about discovering a significant bend in his penis, and the sometimes frustrating, sometimes funny, journey to work out what to do about it, largely on his own.
Magnus had been listening to the podcast for a few years out of general c
232: Adam's Story: Prostate Cancer at 43, Continence Recovery and Rebuilding Intimacy
Episode Overview:
On this episode of The Penis Project Podcast, Melissa Hadley Barrett speaks with Adam, an exercise physiologist, content creator (@balancedbyadam) and father of two, about being diagnosed with prostate cancer at just 43 years old.
Adam's story starts with a routine blood test. As an exercise physiologist with a family history of prostate cancer and cardiovascular disease, Adam
231: Steve's Story: Gleason 9 Prostate cancer, a Second Opinion, and Finding "A Workaround" for Everything and Hope
Episode Overview:
On this episode of The Penis Project Podcast, Melissa Hadley Barrett speaks with Steve Bartley, a 61-year-old filmmaker and television researcher, about his experience with advanced prostate cancer, hormone therapy, and rebuilding his sex life along the way.
Steve's diagnosis in 2024 came out of nowhere. With no family history of prostate cancer, he only had blood work done aft
230: *6-year anniversary episode* Punch On - Mark’s Prostate Cancer Story: Surgery, Salvage Radiation and Getting on With Life in the Bush
Episode Overview:
In this episode of The Penis Project Podcast, Melissa talks with Mark, a 56-year-old rural firefighter from the South West of Western Australia, about a prostate cancer journey that has had just about everything in it: an aggressive cancer, surgery, a rising PSA, salvage radiation, penile rehabilitation, one very memorable trip to the emergency department, and a bloke who simply
229: Stage 4 at 42: Will McDonald’s Prostate Cancer Story, Diagnosis, ADT, Ironman and Life Beyond Cancer
Episode Overview:
In this episode of The Penis Project Podcast, Melissa sits down with Will McDonald, Channel 9 news reporter, PCFA ambassador, Ironman finisher, skydiver and father, for a candid and inspiring conversation.
Will was 42 when he was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer that had metastasised to his hip. He was fit, active and had no urinary symptoms whatsoever. The first sign a
228: Your Life Does Not End at the Diagnosis: Kerry’s Story as the Partner of a Man Diagnosed at 41
Episode Overview:
In this episode of The Penis Project Podcast, Melissa speaks with Kerry, whose partner Matt was diagnosed with prostate cancer at 41. Kerry was 33. This is her story, told from the seat we don’t hear enough, the partner’s.
It starts with a motorbike. Matt has a vintage Honda CB750, his pride and joy and he is always looking for a reason to ride it. So, in September 2019 when th
227: Superman at 67: One Man's Brutally Honest and touching Story of Sex After Prostate Cancer
Episode Overview:
Jamie is 10 months on from a radical prostatectomy for Gleason 7 prostate cancer. He is single, in his late 60s, and refreshingly, bracingly honest about what the journey back to sexual function has been like. In this episode, Kate takes the hosting chair and draws out a conversation that goes well beyond the mechanics of rehabilitation and into desire, connection, what it means
226: Erectile Dysfunction After Prostate Cancer: Steve’s Story of Loss, Love and Getting Back in the Game
Episode Overview:
Steve Fisher is 77 years old, lives in Nebraska, and has been through more than most men can imagine. In 2020, he and his wife were both diagnosed with cancer at the same time. Her lung cancer surgery was followed by a catastrophic complication, and Steve lost her in late 2020, while still carrying his own prostate cancer diagnosis.
In the first half of 2021, Steve went ahead w
225: Tantra, Touch and Connection: What Cathy Wood Wants Every Couple to Know
Episode Overview:
Melissa has been wanting to have this conversation for over a year. She first came across Cathy's work when two quite conservative couples independently told her a weekend tantra retreat had genuinely changed their relationship. Intrigued, Melissa enrolled (without mentioning what she did for a living) and attended with her husband. They both found it valuable. This episode is t
224: Beyond the Shotgun: Dr. Eve Tiong on the New Era of Prostate Radiotherapy
In this episode of The Penis Project Podcast, Melissa is joined by Dr Eve Tiong, a radiation oncologist with Icon Cancer Centre in Western Australia, for a deep dive into how prostate radiotherapy has changed and why many of the horror stories people associate with radiation no longer reflect modern practice.
Dr Tiong walks through the shift from older, broad-field radiation techniques to today's
223: Penile Implants Explained: Your Questions Answered with Urologist Shane
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222: When “You’re Cured” Isn’t the Whole Story: Don and Clare’s Prostate Cancer Recovery Story
In this episode of The Penis Project Podcast, Melissa sits down with Don and Clare, a couple who have lived through the messy, emotional and often under discussed reality of prostate cancer recovery.
Don was diagnosed just before his 65th birthday after his PSA rose from around 4 to over 9. A biopsy showed aggressive Gleason 9 prostate cancer, and within six weeks his prostate was removed. His PS
221: Prostate Cancer Recovery: More Than Just a PSA Test with UK Prostate Cancer Nurse Sophie Smith
In this episode of The Penis Project Podcast, Melissa speaks with Sophie Smith, a prostate cancer specialist nurse based in the UK, about what prostate cancer nursing looks like on the other side of the world.
Sophie has been nursing for 23 years, with her entire career connected to urology and prostate cancer care. She now works with Prostate Cancer UK, providing information, support and guidanc
220: Rob’s Recovery Story: Prostate Cancer, Peyronie’s and Penile Implant Surgery
Host: Melissa Hadley Barrett
Guests: Rob and Linda
Category: Penile Implants| Prostate Cancer | Buried Penis | Penile Rehabilitation | Erectile Dysfunction| Men’s Health | Peyronie’s Disease
Episode Summary:
On this episode of The Penis Project Podcast, Melissa Hadley Barrett speaks with Rob about his experience of prostate cancer, recovery after treatment, and the very real ups and downs of
219: The Poet Who Didn’t Know It, is back! - Steve Jones 5 years post prostate cancer treatment
What started as one man trying to make sense of prostate cancer became poetry, advocacy, and a way of helping other men feel less alone.
In this episode of The Penis Project, Melissa is joined again by Steve Jones, known to many listeners as the poet who didn’t know it. Steve is now five years on from prostate cancer treatment and he reflects on PSA anxiety, recovery, poetry, weight loss, peer su
218: Making RestoreX (traction) More Comfortable for Men with Peyronie’s Disease
Host: Melissa Hadley Barrett
Guest: Richard Connell
Category: Men’s Sexual Health | Peyronie’s Disease | Penile Rehabilitation | Erectile Dysfunction
Episode Summary:
Peyronie’s disease can affect much more than the penis. It can impact confidence, intimacy, relationships, and emotional wellbeing. Many men suffer in silence or give up on treatment when it feels too hard, too uncomfortable,
217: The Partner Perspective After Prostate Cancer: Carlotta Thomas on Love, Communication and Intimacy
Host: Melissa Hadley Barrett
Guest: Carlotta Thomas
Category: Partner Support | Prostate Cancer | Intimacy and Sexuality | Penile Rehabilitation
Episode Summary:
Prostate cancer does not just affect one person. It can affect the couple, the relationship, the way intimacy feels, and the confidence both people bring into the bedroom. Many men and their partners feel alone in that. This episod
216: Penile Fillers, HoleTox & The Art of Male Aesthetics with Injector Chris (Lushful Aesthetics)
In this eye-opening episode of The Penis Project Podcast, Melissa chats with Chris Bustamante—better known online as Injector Chris — a New York and San Diego–based Nurse Practitioner who has become one of the world’s leading experts in penile aesthetics, including penis fillers, scrotal enhancement, ShowTox, Scro-Fill, HoleTox, and more.
Chris brings a unique combination of artistry, anatomy, an
215: Intimacy, Embodiment & Becoming the One: A Conversation with Allana Pratt
In this episode of The Penis Project Podcast, Melissa is joined by internationally recognised intimacy expert and relationship coach Allana Pratt for a wide-ranging conversation about emotional healing, embodiment, vulnerability, and what it truly means to build meaningful, intimate relationships.
With over a decade of podcasting experience and more than 20 years working with individuals and coup
214: When Prostate Cancer Affects the Partner: Rachel’s Story of Intimacy, Grief & Connection
In this an honest and emotional episode of The Penis Project Podcast, Melissa and Kate shift the spotlight to a voice that is far too often missing in prostate cancer conversations — the partner.
Rachel bravely shares her lived experience of navigating intimacy, grief, love, patience, and reconnection after her partner underwent prostate cancer surgery. What unfolds is not a clinical education se
213: Swinging, Connection & Consent (with “George & Mildred” + Guest Host Kira)
In this candid and surprising episode, Melissa is joined by guest host Kira and anonymous guests “George and Mildred” for a deep dive into their relationship story, how menopause and erectile dysfunction impacted their marriage, and how a journey into the swinging lifestyle ultimately strengthened communication, intimacy, and connection.
This conversation explores the real relationship work behin
212: Never Mind My Bollocks: Talking Vasectomy, Masculinity & Myths
Let’s talk bollocks — literally. In this candid and funny episode of The Penis Project Podcast, Melissa chats with Kurt Brookes and James McConnell, co-hosts of the bold new podcast Never Mind My Bollocks, produced by Made in Manchester. Together, they’re breaking the silence around vasectomy — a topic often buried in myths, awkwardness, and outdated notions of masculinity.
Kurt, a comedy creator
211 - Talking About Sex Shouldn’t Be Taboo – A Global Perspective with Sangeeth Sebastian
In this special episode of The Penis Project Podcast, the tables are turned — and Melissa Hadley Barrett is the one being interviewed!
Joining her is Sangeeth Sebastian, a journalist and sexuality writer from Kerala, India, and the founder of VVOX — a groundbreaking platform with a mission to make accurate, science-based sexual and mental health knowledge accessible to everyone and end sexual sha
210: Merry Christmas and wrap up for 2025
In this special Christmas edition of The Penis Project Podcast, Melissa is joined by members of the Restorative Health Clinic team for a candid, funny, and surprisingly heartfelt look back at the year that was.
From awkward inbox messages and clinic mishaps to deeply meaningful patient moments, the team reflects on what it’s really like working in men’s sexual health — a space where humour, vulne
209: Unhooked - Mindfulness, Porn Addiction & Reclaiming Intimacy with Jeremy Lipkowitz
In this deeply insightful episode of The Penis Project Podcast, Melissa Hadley Barrett sits down with Jeremy Lipkowitz — a former Buddhist monk turned mindfulness teacher and men’s recovery coach — to explore how compulsive behaviours like porn addiction can quietly undermine men’s sexual health, relationships, and sense of self.
Jeremy shares his personal journey from genetics research at Duke U
208: Ryan Girdler: The Conduit – Masculinity, Breathwork & Redefining the Modern Man
In this deeply human episode of The Penis Project podcast, Melissa sits down with former NRL legend and now men's mentor Ryan Girdler, whose life after professional football has taken an unexpected and transformative turn.
Ryan talks candidly about growing up in a blue-collar household in the 70s, the pressures of masculinity, and how being driven hard as a child shaped his identity. He reflects
207: Finding Neville and Raising the Flag – David & Denise’s Journey Through Prostate Cancer
In this heartfelt and humorous episode of The Penis Project Podcast, Melissa Hadley Barrett is joined by husband-and-wife duo David and Denise Price — a couple who’ve faced prostate cancer together with courage, curiosity, and a lot of laughter.
David, a professional speaking coach and keynote presenter, and Denise, a writer and storyteller, open up about how prostate cancer changed (and strength
206: Mike & Shirley: Hope, Healing and Intimacy After Prostate Cancer
In this episode of The Penis Project Podcast, Melissa reconnects with Mike and Shirley from the USA, who first joined us back in 2023. Now celebrating an incredible 48 years of marriage, they share how life, love, and sex have evolved nearly four years after Mike’s prostate cancer surgery.
Together, they open up about recovery, resilience, and rediscovering intimacy after cancer — proving that se
205: It’s In Your Hands: Building Emotional Resilience with Dr Jane Foster
In this powerful and uplifting episode of The Penis Project Podcast, Melissa Hadley Barrett is joined by Dr Jane Foster, an educator and author who’s spent more than 40 years helping people understand and manage their emotions.
Jane’s groundbreaking “steering-wheel” metaphor teaches us that while we can’t control life’s bumpy roads, we can control how we steer through them. Her simple, evidence-b
204: 5 year anniversary episode: Kirk’s Story: Early PSA Testing, Surgery at 59, and Getting Back to Life (Fast!)
In this Episode which marks the 5th anniversary of the Penis Project Podcast, Kate and Melissa, practitioners from Restorative Health Clinic talk to Kirk (59), who shares his very recent journey with prostate cancer — from vigilant PSA screening due to a strong family history, through biopsy and robotic prostatectomy(Gleason 9), to an unusually swift return of continence and erections (yes, really
203: Peyronie’s Disease, Restorex & New Frontiers: A Conversation with Dr Landon Trost
In this episode of The Penis Project podcast, Melissa sits down with world-leading urologist Dr Landon Trost to unpack Peyronie’s disease, traction therapy, and what’s next in men’s sexual health. Dr Trost shares his journey from training under Professor Wayne Hellstrom to leading research and innovation in Peyronie’s management, fertility, and penile rehabilitation. Together they explore the Rest
202: Premature Ejaculation: Mitch’s Story – Courage, Connection & Control
In this raw and refreshingly honest episode of The Penis Project podcast, Melissa chats with Mitch—a 21-year-old who opens up about his journey with primary premature ejaculation (PE). From rural farm life and open family chats to medication mishaps and sexual self-esteem struggles, Mitch shares his experience with warmth and humour.
Mitch talks about:
Growing up with PE and its emotional toll
201: From Diagnosis to Data: One Man’s Journey Through Prostate Cancer Recovery
In this episode, Melissa chats with David, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2023 and underwent a prostatectomy. David candidly shares his journey—how a routine PSA test led to a life-saving diagnosis, what recovery was really like, and how he’s taken a scientific, data-driven approach to his penile rehabilitation.
With warmth, wit and wisdom, David opens up about his experience with erec
200: Episode 200, WOW!: Penises, Podcasts & Personal Growth – Melissa Reflects
In this milestone 200th episode, the tables are turned as Dr Amy Pearlman interviews The Penis Project's own Melissa Hadley Barrett. From wet hair and time zone mix-ups to powerful patient stories and favourite sex toys, this episode is a heartwarming, hilarious, and deeply honest look into what Melissa has learned after 200 interviews about penises, pleasure, relationships, and recovery.
Amy has
199: Problem Foreskin Explained: It could be Phimosis- listen here for evidenced based nonsurgical solutions
In this episode, Melissa is joined by Dr. Eric Chung, to dive deep into a topic that many men feel too embarrassed to ask about: tight/painful/unretractable foreskin- phimosis. Whether you've never been able to retract your foreskin or it's become tight and uncomfortable later in life, you're not alone—and you're not without options. This issue affects 2-6% of men worldwide.
This episode explores
198: The Recovering Man: Life After Prostate Cancer with Mish Middelmann
In this episode of The Penis Project Podcast, Nurse Practitioner and Sexologist Melissa Hadley Barrett chats with Mish Middelmann — a prostate cancer survivor, men’s leadership coach, and founder of The Recovering Man. Mish is also the author of a book about sex beyond erections, called Beyond Erections - reclaiming sexual pleasure and intimacy with erectile differences.
Diagnosed with prostate ca
197: Body Mapping, Breath & Balance: The Art of Psychosomatic Therapy with Frida
In this special episode, Melissa connects with longtime friend and renowned psychosomatic therapist Frida, founder of Body Nature Therapies in Byron Bay. Frida shares her personal and professional journey—from a background in fine arts to pioneering her Body Mapping Method, a therapeutic process that bridges the body-mind connection.
Frida explains what psychosomatic therapy really is (hint: it’s
196: Penis Enlargement, Girth Goals & Urology Innovation with Dr. Amy Pearlman
In this refreshingly honest episode, Melissa chats with the inspiring and trailblazing Dr. Amy Pearlman—a US-based female urologist, twin, and co-founder of the Prime Institute in Florida. Known for her progressive and patient-first approach, Amy opens up about her journey into men’s health, the procedures she performs (including penile girth enhancement), and the power of confidence in sexual wel
195: Pump It Up: VaxAid, Hydro Pumps & Erection Rehab with Tim from VaxAid
In this episode of The Penis Project Podcast, Melissa welcomes Tim, the brand manager of VaxAid, to introduce a revolutionary vacuum erection device now launching in Australia. If you've heard Melissa talk about Bathmate, you’ll want to hear about its medical-grade cousin—VaxAid—which combines water-based technology with medically approved features, making it one of the safest and most effective p
194: Comfort Grip for Peyronie’s Disease – Inventor Richard Shares His Story
In this episode of The Penis Project Podcast, Melissa chats with Richard, an entrepreneur and Peyronie’s disease patient who turned personal frustration into innovation. After struggling with pain and slippage while using the Restorex traction device for Peyronie’s treatment, Richard took matters into his own hands—literally—and developed a more comfortable alternative: the Comfort Grip.
Richard
193: Richard and Pauline Story – A prostate cancer journey, 75 and back to preop function, it is possible!
In this candid and heartfelt episode, Melissa chats with Richard and Pauline, a 75-year-old couple who generously share their personal experience with prostate cancer—from diagnosis to recovery. They open up about the emotional and physical aspects of his journey, including the moment a routine PSA test led to further investigation and, eventually, robotic prostate surgery.
This conversation shin
192: Up Your Nose and Up It Goes: Spontan Nasal Spray for Erectile Dysfunction
Today on the Penis Project Melissa chats to Professor Eric Chung who is recognised as one of Australia's leading urologists and has been invited as a speaker at many international and national meetings as well as received numerous national and international awards and research grants. In this candid and science-backed conversation, they discuss Spontan—a revolutionary nasal spray delivering the PD
191: Premature Ejaculation: A Real Story of Struggle, Support and Success
In this powerful and honest episode of The Penis Project Podcast, Melissa Hadley Barrett speaks with Dave and his partner Jen about their journey dealing with premature ejaculation (PE) — a common but often misunderstood sexual health condition affecting many men and couples.
Dave opens up about his experience living with PE since adolescence, the impact it had on his confidence and relationship,
190: Overcoming Hemochromatosis and Erectile Dysfunction
In this episode of The Penis Project podcast, Melissa Hadley Barrett interviews Scott, an avid listener of the podcast and founder of the Facebook group Let's Talk All Things Men's Health. Scott shares his personal journey battling hereditary hemochromatosis, a genetic condition that leads to excessive iron accumulation in the body, and how it resulted in severe erectile dysfunction (ED) and other
189: Frank’s Journey: Prostate Cancer, Data, and Milestones
In this episode of The Penis Project Podcast, we sit down with Frank, a 74-year-old prostate cancer survivor who has meticulously tracked his recovery through data and milestones. Frank’s journey is a testament to the power of knowledge, proactive health management, and the importance of open conversations about men’s health.
Frank shares his experience from diagnosis to post-op recovery, includi
188: "Squeeze the Day” - The Squeezy App Makes it easy : Pelvic Floor Health with Chris Robson
In this enlightening episode of The Penis Project Podcast, Melissa Hadley Barrett chats with Chris Robson, co-founder of the revolutionary app, Squeezy. Designed to improve pelvic floor health for men and women alike, Squeezy helps users build a habit of effective pelvic floor exercises through tailored plans and regular reminders.
Chris shares the story behind Squeezy’s creation, its impact on u
187: Let’s Talk About Painful Sex: Vulvas and Vaginas
This episode gets real as Melissa and Kate talk to Shannon who opens up about her personal experience with painful sex and vulvodynia and vaginismus. She shares how these challenges have shaped her live, relationships, and self-esteem, while also tackling the pressures society places on sexuality. It’s a candid, heartfelt conversation that’s all about breaking the stigma and encouraging empathy.
186: Exploring the Science of Sexual Desire and Fantasies with Dr. Justin Lehmiller
In this episode of The Penis Project Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Justin Lehmiller, a renowned research fellow at the Kinsey Institute at Indiana University and one of the leading voices in the field of human sexuality. Dr. Lehmiller, author of Tell Me What You Want: The Science of Sexual Desire and How It Can Help You Improve Your Sex Life and The Psychology of Human Sexuality, shares g
185: From Fizzle to Sizzle: Rekindling Passion and Navigating Mismatched Desires in Long-Term Relationships
In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Nazanin licensed clinical psychologist specializing in addictions, eating disorders, sexual health, and mental wellness. She is also the host of the renowned Sexology podcast, which boasts over 400 episodes exploring various facets of intimacy and relationships.
Together, we delve into one of the most common challenges faced in long-term relationshi
184: Prostate cancer and testosterone levels – a lived experience.
In this episode, Melissa and Shane dive deep into health topics encountered by Shane, including personal experiences with prostate cancer, low testosterone, and hormone replacement therapy. They cover:
Health Management and Responsibility
The significance of individual responsibility in monitoring and managing personal health.
Exploring the role of hormone levels in cell regeneration and
183: A gay man’s journey through prostate cancer.
In this episode, Melissa welcomes Richard, a 71-year-old gay man, who shares his journey through prostate cancer diagnosis, treatment, and recovery, offering an honest look into the physical, emotional, and relational changes that come with it from the perspective of a gay man.
Key topics include:
Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
Richard’s decision to opt for robotic prostate surgery o
182: World meeting on sexual medicine Rio De Janeiro 2025 – what’s new and what did we learn.
Recently Kate and I attended this conference in Brazil. It was 4 days jam packed with information in the sexual health field. People from all over the world attended and from many different professions. Many urologists, sexologists, a few nurse practitioners, occupational therapists and many more. I have attended this conference in previous years and it is always exciting to update skills and thin
181: The Penis project meets the GU Cast : PSA anxiety, ADT and what’s new in prostate cancer treatments.
This episode on The Penis Project we are excited to interview Dr. Declan Murphy and Dr. Renu Eapen, both who have a wonderful podcast called GU CAST. In this episode we will discuss advanced prostate cancer among many other topics, such as:
- PSA anxiety is a very real feeling that many men and their families feel when waiting for PSA results.
- What a rise in PSA means and why you don’t need to
180: Mr David Dangerfield – You can rewire your penis!
This is another exciting episode which came highly requested by you, The Penis Project audience. We have interviewed David previously on the podcast in episode 46, and two patients who have undergone this procedure (episodes 83 and 174) so listen here for the backstory
Mr Dangerfield in conjunction with Prof Chris Coombs have developed a surgical technique to restore erections utilizing nerve gra
179: Robert- Everything he has done is hard won! A prostate cancer story. Spice up your rehab!
This is a very special episode featuring none other than Victoria Cullen from “A touchy Subject” and Robert, a longtime patient of both Victoria and me (Melissa Hadley Barrett).
Robert had an open prostatectomy in May 2009 and has been on a journey of self-discovery ever since. He initially saw men’s health Dr in Brisbane for 4-5 years until he went searching for other options. He injected twice
178: Emily Duncan - That's Orgasmic
Today we speak with Emily, a sexologist with a psychology background. Emily has a great podcast, “That’s Orgasmic” of which I am a keen listener. Recently I had the pleasure of being interviewed on Emily’s podcast and thought The Penis Project audience would benefit from her education, view point and information.
In this episode we discuss; mismatched libidos (takeaway message – you are not b
177: Gadgets and Thing-me-bobs! Ideas that may make your prostate cancer journey easier, with someone who has been there.
Today we talk to John who had a prostatectomy in February 2024. Joh has taken his recovery very seriously and has paid particular attention to the products and practices that made his recovery easier. Today he was kind enough to share what he has learnt. We hope that these tips and tricks will help you have smoother sailing.
We talk about pads, travelling with pads, penile clamps, underwear he f
176: Hypertonic Pelvic Floor with Archie
So, we have talked a lot about the pelvic floor on this podcast, but usually it is about strengthening it to maintain/ improve continence post prostate cancer treatment. But what happens if your pelvic floor is too tight? Well, you can have too much of a good thing.
Today we talk to Archie, a 29 year old guy who has a tight pelvic floor. This caused him issues in the bedroom. When your pelvic fl
175: Frank’s Prostate cancer Journey - Team work/support is the key
Today we speak with Frank, who was 49 when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He is now 16 months post-op and has had an unremarkable healing journey. He has no incontinence, and his erectile function has returned. It hasn’t all been plain sailing as you will hear, but with ‘stickability’ following the rehab roadmap he is back on track and now the surgery feels like a blip on the horizon.
Fr
174: Dangerfield does Mike - Nerve grafting post prostate cancer removal for erectile function
This is another episode where you the listeners asked for it, so you got it. Most exciting this week is we have guest interviewer Victoria Cullen from ‘A Touchy Subject’ on the interview. If you don’t know about Victoria and you have had prostate cancer treatment- you, should, she has awesome information for people in this area so check out her website https://www.atouchysubject.com/.
Many of yo
173: Happy Fanny, Happy Willy - a woman’s story
You the listeners asked for it, so you got it.
Many requests come through that the listeners of The Penis Project podcast want to know more about women, so this week we talk to a Michelle who will discuss how Kate helped Michelle’s vagina and Vulva stopped feeling like ‘broken glass’. In this episode we also have Kate who works at RSHC and assisted Michelle in having pain free sex for the first t
172: Pelvic Health and Continence Physiotherapy with Louise Hug
Today on The Penis Project Project podcast I speak with Louise Hug. I work closely with Louise as she sees many of the men that I see pre-prostatectomy and she does women’s pelvic health too, so we cross paths quite a bit.
Sometimes men tell me snippets of their consultations with Louise, and she has some great tips to share and ways of explaining pelvic floor training. So, for today’s episode I
171: Cool Beans
Today we speak to Saara Jamieson, a scientist with a very cool invention.
Cool Beans is an innovative, cooling underwear designed to boost sperm health and improve the likelihood of conception for couples, but as you will hear in this episode, this is not all they do.
Cool Beans are a registered medical device with the Therapeutic Goods Administration Registrar (ARTG 379655). Who would have th
170: 7P’s of prostate: Prior Preparation prevents a piss poor performance of your prostate
This week we hear the story of Faryar who had his prostate removed in November 2023. If you are a regular listener to The Penis Project you may have heard stories of “young blokes” who recover quickly and this prostate removal business is a blip on the radar for them, you may even think “well that’s ok for these young fellas”. But this is a story of guy a bit older who has an amazing recovery. Wh
169: A story of overcoming adversity. Imagine being born 70 years ago left-handed, with a stutter and gay.
Today we speak with Ken who recently celebrated his 70th Birthday. I met Ken when he had his prostate removed, however today we are not discussing his prostate cancer journey but his life journey of being born left-handed, with a stutter and gay.
This is a story that I found fascinating. Did you know that being gay was only decriminalized in Australia in 1980’s to the 2000’s depending on the state
168: A Touchy Subject
In this episode I speak to the amazing founder of “A Touchy Subject”, Victoria Cullen. https://www.atouchysubject.com/
A Touchy Subject is a great resource for men and their partners about sexual recovery when diagnosed with prostate cancer. They are obsessed with uncovering ‘the practical stuff’ from the latest clinical literature, and from the thousands of conversations we have with men ‘MacGyv
167: Porn Star Liam
Is it possible to break your penis? Yes it is.
Today we discuss this tricky penis problem with Liam. This issue is always a problem but even more so when your penis is your livelihood.
Listen here to find out how he broke it, what it felt like and the treatment to get back together.
This is a fascinating story that will make yours eyes water if you are a penis owner.
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166: Running for life - A prostate cancer story
In this episode of the "Penis Project Podcast," I chat with Jason Phillips to discuss his journey following his prostate surgery. Jason wants to give back, get on with life as he knows it and most importantly raise awareness about prostate cancer for other men.
His way of doing it?
Running 129km in rural Western Australia to raise money for research at PCFA.
I hope you enjoy this inspiring stor
165: Pete and his Dynamo Penis / Penile Implants
In this episode of the "Penis Project Podcast," I chat with Jenny and Peter to discuss Peter's journey with penile implants following his prostate surgery. They cover various topics related to the decision-making process, surgery, recovery, and post-surgery experiences. Peter details his pre-surgery anxieties, which surprisingly gave way to a smooth recovery with minimal discomfort. Jenny and Pete
164: Canada calling - for help! A prostate journey.
Today we speak to George all the way from Canada.
George came to Australia and fixed his continence and got his old fella to remember what he was supposed to do. This man had a very complicated and drawn-out post op recovery but is now on his way to penile perfection, thanks to his physio in Canada recommending he visit Jo Milios and subsequently Melissa whilst he was down under. Listen here to s
163: Is that a gun in your pocket…Frisk search gone wrong
If you are a regular listener to The Penis Project then you will probably remember Rod Popcorn from episode 53. If you haven’t listened back that far, then I recommend you go back as this is a funny, honest account of a prostate cancer recovery.
Rod will be 4 years post op this April and he joins us today to share a hilarious story about a recent experience that involved a needle, an erection, a
162: Online Dating - A first-hand account from an expert.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Since today is the day of love and friendship, I thought it would be a good time to discuss online dating.
Today we are talking to Lee, and this is a fun and informative discussion. Lee has been online dating intermittently for two decades, so this guy has experienced it from the beginning. Any young people listening will be amazed to know what it was like before apps.
161: Rehabilitation – A Game Changer! Penile Rehabilitation after prostate cancer treatment. Harden Up Day, Wild Erections and more….
In this episode, we have a chat with Jonathon and Jeanine, all the way from NZ.
Jonathon thought he would get prostate cancer, as his family had a history of it, and he was proactive in getting a diagnosis and watched it for 4 years before finally being advised it was time to remove it in December 2022.
This is an excellent, honest conversation with this lovely couple where they discuss their fe
160: Swinging, a first-hand account.
This week, Melissa and Kate speak to a couple who met at a swinger’s group.
Yes, you heard correctly, swingers.
This is a lifestyle choice that many of our listeners may not know anything about. I think I am open minded and have come across many different types of relationships, but I have to say I learnt a lot in this interview. Kate is a little more naïve, so she was shocked as to what she heard
159: Feelings & Healing – A Chat with Michael Hodge
You've probably heard about stress causing ED, but what about the role of repressed emotions?
In this episode I chat via Zoom with Michael Hodge in Texas, who shares his unique perspective and introduces what he describes as the "root cause model" of sexual dysfunction.
Michael’s personal journey included five years of grappling with severe pelvic pain, persistent urinary issues, and sexual dysfu
158: Merry Christmas - last episode for 2023
To round up 2023 I thought I would do a quick snippet from all of us here at RSHC (Me, Kendall and Kate) and Dr. Jo Milios (Co podcast founder) about highlights this year, and what is planned for 2024.
I hope all our listeners have had an amazing 2023, and are looking forward to 2024.
We at Restorative Sexual Health Clinic have had an exciting time, and are looking forward to learning and shar
157: Mismatched libidos - what, why and how.
This week we meet Dr. Elisabeth Gordon, a New York based Integrative sexual health psychiatrist, who is passionate about sexual health education, health and happiness. It was very exciting to speak with Elisabeth, who had some great insights to share on mismatched libidos. This is an issue I am often asked about in clinic, and I reached out to Dr. Elisabeth to see if she could share her knowledge
156: Help, my penis is stuck up! Priapism’s - the what, why, and how.
This week Kendall and Melissa talk about priapism. A priapism is an erection that is sustained fully erect for longer than 2 hours. This sounds like a dream come true if you have been suffering with erectile dysfunction, however it is a painful and scary situation to find yourself in. This is the most common reason men site for not wanting to try injection therapies for erectile dysfunction.
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155: An apple a day keeps the Dr away…
Men’s health and the importance of having a regular primary health care practitioner
Today we speak to GP Dr Lloyd about all things men. So when should a man start having regular checkups?
According to Dr Lloyd, “No set age but the sooner the better. “
Men and women are different, women have time points in their lives where they have to see a GP such as hormonal changes, childbearing, breast check
