Sexologist Melissa Hadley Barrett

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The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health188: "Squeeze the Day” - The Squeezy App Makes it easy : Pelvic Floor Health with Chris RobsonIn 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 users globally, and its role as the UK’s top-paid medical app. Together, they discuss the importance of pelvic floor exercises for overall health, bladder control, and even sexual function. Learn why consistent practice can make a big...2025-02-2512 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health187: Let’s Talk About Painful Sex: Vulvas and VaginasThis 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. What We Talked About: Real-Life Struggles: Shannon shares her journey with vulvodynia and vaginismus, including the physical pain and emotional impact. Society’s Unrealistic Expectations: They chat about how society often sets women up with impo...2025-02-1122 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health184: 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 cancer development, with Melissa sharing a study on how low testosterone might increase the risk of high-grade prostate cancer.  Testosterone Replacement Therapy Benefits and challenges of testosterone replacement therapy for mood, energy, and overall well-being. Shane shares his journey with prostate cancer, from diagnosis...2024-11-2617 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health183: 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 over radiotherapy and the recovery process that followed. Reflections on his initial fears, including concerns about anesthesia, biopsy discomfort, and his catheter experience during recovery. Sexual Rehabilitation and Erectile Health Richard discusses using a penis pump and pelvic...2024-11-1235 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health180: 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 grafting. Listen to Melissa have an informal chat with David about this revolutionary surgery. Topics covered are what the surgery entails, who is the perfect candidate, pre-habilitation and rehabilitation following surgery, and much more. At pre...2024-10-0225 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health179: 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 a week for years a mysterious mix … he did achieve an erection, but this was not ‘wife friendly” as no spontaneity. He was only 57 years old at this stage and disappoi...2024-09-1846 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health172: Pelvic Health and Continence Physiotherapy with Louise HugToday 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 have asked her to share them with you. About Louise: Pelvic Health Physiotherapist MClin (Pelvic Health and Continence) BSc (Phy...2024-06-1241 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health164: 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 see how his recovery went ahead in leaps and bounds once he hit the ”lucky country” ---------- Websites: https...2024-03-0530 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health160: 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 and asked lots of interesting questions. I encourage you all to listen, have a laugh and keep...2024-01-231h 15

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health156: 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. This issue actually occurs very infrequently if the practitioner teaching you injectable therapies is experienced and cautious with initial dosing, and if the patient follows instructions. In this ep...2023-11-2821 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health139. Neglected Sexual Side-effects of PC- A researcher’s findings; Meet PierreToday, we talk with Pierre. In 2017, Pierre attended a conference in South Africa where he had the opportunity to meet Dr. Jo. The talk delivered by Dr. Jo left a lasting impression on Pierre, inspiring him to focus his efforts on studying physiology and men's health. This decision was deeply personal for Pierre, as his father had been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Motivated by this experience, Pierre sought to make a difference by helping men with their sexual function. To achieve this, he enlisted the assistance of Helen, who guided him in developing the necessary skill set. ...2023-06-0756 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health135.Losing Weight After Prostate Cancer Diagnosis; Star Trek PaulIf you’re looking to lose weight and have been finding it difficult, this might just be the podcast for you. In just two months, our guest for today lost 9 kgs. ;) Meet Paul. We also have our guest host, Kendall. Paul was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer last April 2022. After bum checks, MRI, and a biopsy - his results were in and you guessed it he had prostate cancer. Paul is not aware of any family history relating to prostate cancer so this was a shock to him. But it also becam...2023-05-1036 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health133. Melissa’s Talk on Sexual DysfunctionFor this episode, get to hear Melissa as she presents her talk on sexual dysfunction, patient perceptions, and more to health practitioners - another step taken to help bridge the gap for Men’s Health. This is the last of the series of Melissa’s Talks. So stay tuned for regular programming next week! To fully enjoy the presentation, feel free to watch the video here. https://youtu.be/OzBXdeWVW68 Full shownotes: https://thepenisproject.org/133-melissas-talk-on-sexual-dysfunction/ ---------- Websites: https...2023-04-2555 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health132. Melissa’s Radio Interview For this episode, get to hear Melissa’s Plenty Valley FM radio interview - a station all the way from Melbourne. This just shows how The Penis Project is reaching men. So thank you to everyone who is spreading the word and sharing information so we can continue bridging the gap in men’s health care. Enjoy listening! ---------- Websites: https://melissahadleybarrett.com Men’s health only https://rshealth.com.au/ All genders http://www.menshealthphysiotherapy.com.au/ http://prost.com...2023-04-1921 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health131. Melissa in NZ Last March, Melissa and Dr Jo were invited to speak at a conference in New Zealand. And… you’ll be able to listen to one of those talks, today! For this episode, you’ll get to know more about what Melissa and Dr Jo are doing for Men’s health and how they close, bridge, or fill the gap in Men’s Health. Most especially, how The Penis Project podcast came to be. Have fun listening! And if you’re interested to have Melissa or Dr Jo in an event, please...2023-04-1229 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health129. The Universe of Deliciousness, With Author Julia Hollenbery Get ready for a sultry, pleasurable episode with our guest Julia. For today’s episode, we speak with Julia. Julia is the author of the book entitled The Healing Power of Pleasure, Seven Medicines for Rediscovering the Innate Joy of Being. This book is a step-by-step guide to creating a happier, more sensual, and conscious life for you. What you’ll be listening today will be quite extraordinary - by extra we mean a voice so sultry that when you hear it, we’re sure you’ll stop whatever it is you’re doing and just…...2023-03-291h 09

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health128. Pills, Pumps, P Injections Easily Explained, Steve’s Journey Know how these 3 works For today’s episode, we’ll hear back from Steve - the poet who didn’t know it. Our previous episode with Steve was about his poems, now, we brought him back to hear about what he did to his penis post-op. Did he use pills? Pumps? Or penile injections? Well, he used all three! All powered by his guts and his desire to recover. You see, Steve, isn’t a patient of Melissa nor Dr Jo’s but through his hard work, belief, and courage to do it - he used all of th...2023-03-2114 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health127. Pele, A 16-year old BRAVE Young Man (Hard Flaccid Syndrome) It’s difficult to have issues down there when you’re older but it’s more difficult when you’re younger! If you remember being a teenager or if you are one you will know how hard (or not it is). For today’s episode, we have Pele, a young man who was so brave enough to seek help when things weren’t going good down there. Pele is the youngest interviewee we have had on the podcast and we’re extremely glad that he willingly opened his story for all of us to listen to and le...2023-03-1443 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health125. Ross the Runner The Eureka patient Today, we speak with Ross. Ross will talk about his prostate cancer journey and a marathon he will be joining in London, at 64 years old! Ross was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer in 2020. This was two years after a routine check-up in 2018 showed elevated PSA readings. At first, Ross procrastinated taking action as everything he read about prostate cancer was all gloom and doom. After a lesson on the possibility of cancer spreading by his wife and meeting with Dr Jo and Melissa, Ross learned that it’s not all gloo...2023-02-2835 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health124. Todd’s Phoenix is Rising AgainTodd, our guest for today is all the way from the USA, thanks to the wonder of Zoom. He is a patient of Melissa’s and was very kind enough to share with us a glimpse of his experience from diagnosis to recovery. Get ready for a full dose of honesty and vulnerability. Todd’s father had prostate cancer and as such his brothers and him have always been checked regularly. Once he got the diagnosis, he made sure to explore all the available options - radiation, cyberknife, and many more. The decision was difficult, but in the en...2023-02-211h 02

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health123. 300-400 Times Penile Injections Today, you will be meeting Paul. A 71-year-old gentleman and a penile injection user for more than 4 years! A very satisfied one at that. 😉 At 51, Paul started to do routine blood tests to monitor his sugar and PSA levels. Fourteen years after, at 65 years old and a few fingers up the bum, Paul was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. A year after his surgery, his sexual function did not improve. As a man, he thought “I’ll give it time” thinking it will sort out by itself. But it never did! So, he went back to hi...2023-02-1520 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health121. ALL-IN! Listen to Melissa, Kendall, and Dr Rob - Sexual health, diet, weight, nutrition, and exercise In 2022 Melissa and Kendall, together with Dr Rob Newton, had the chance to present during one of PCFA’s Shine A Light episodes. Today, you will be able to listen to those very informative presentations and a few Qs and As. You will first hear from Melissa. Followed by Kendall. And then by Dr. Rob Newton – who we also interviewed here in the podcast (Episode 104: Exercise is Medicine with Dr Rob Newton). Melissa’s talk revolved around sexual health before, during, and most especially after prostate cancer. Whilst Kendal...2023-01-311h 59

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health118. Farm Life Fitness with Louise, Specialised Fitness Programs for Farmers Today, we speak with Louise, the owner and founder of Farm Life Fitness. Louise is more than just a health and wellness professional because she’s also a farmer. She lives and breathes the agricultural lifestyle. Her lived experience means she understands the challenges to health and wellness that farming and living rurally can present. Melissa had the pleasure of meeting Louise at a speaking event in December 2022 and was so impressed with her story she invited her to speak on The Penis Project. The aim of Farm Life Fitness is to create a sp...2023-01-1144 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health117. Why Exploring Yourself Makes Sense - With Body Curious owner, Jonn For today’s episode, we talk with Jonn, the founder and owner of Body Curious. Following an accident, Jonn was left with 15% whole body permanent impairment. However, through a combination of rehabilitation and yoga, he was able to restore his body function. This inspired him to create Body Curious in 2014, a men's only yoga studio committed to improving health outcomes for men. He is a qualified Yoga, Thai Yoga Massage teacher & Practitioner, and a Sexological Bodywork Practitioner. Early on, Jonn realised that his studio was attracting more men than women. S...2023-01-0657 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health116. Melissa at the PUC Masterclass; What patients want to know about sex and how to raise the subject? For this episode, we will listen to Melissa’s talk at the Masterclass for Urologists last June. We all know that talking about sexual health can be a bit awkward. But it's important to remember that patients are sexual beings too! GP's play a vital role in ensuring their patients' sexual health and wellbeing, and part of that is being able to talk about sexual function openly and comfortably. On June 11th 2022, Melissa was invited to be a guest speaker for a Perth Urology Clinic’s Masterclass and her topic was “...2022-12-2832 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health115. Merry Christmas, Everyone! See what’s in store for 2023 A lot of exciting things coming this 2023 for Men’s health - in and out of Australia! Join Dr Jo and Melissa talk about the highlights of this year and what to look forward to for 2023. Exciting times are ahead so buckle up, Penis Project listeners! ---------- Websites: https://melissahadleybarrett.com Men’s health only https://rshealth.com.au/ All genders http://www.menshealthphysiotherapy.com.au/ http://prost.com.au/ Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/p/Melissa...2022-12-2133 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health114. Why is your heart health connected with your penis? With Dr Nilufeur McKay Melissa has often mentioned that your heart health is related to your hard health. So today, we will dig deeper into this statement with Kendall and her mentor, Dr. Nilufeur McKay. Hello Dr Nilufeur starts with the advice that you always hear - prevention is better than cure. For anything that is heart-related, the most important thing is to prevent plaque build-up. By preventing build-up, you also prevent sudden heart attacks. Very interestingly also, even for both Kendall and Melissa, is the fact that a heart attack presents very differently for men and w...2022-12-1318 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health111. Primo Pino Hits the Spot Everytime!Today, we speak with beautiful boy Pino. Before hitting the play button, we'd like you to prepare a timer (your phone perhaps) because Dr. Jo will be giving a pelvic exercise test on the spot! At the start of the episode, Dr Jo will share a little bit of the history and evolution of prostatectomy. Then, since Dr Jo hadn't met Primo for 4 years, she will get him to perform a practical experiment to see how real muscle memory is. Yes. Pino will do his pelvic exercises whilst being interviewed here in th...2022-11-2445 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health106. Snake Charming with Geordie Join us for a very unique episode today because we will be talking about Hypnotherapy. You might have an idea what this is? or maybe not. There is a lot more to this than what we see on television. Our guest, Clinical Hypnotherapist Geordie, will explain all. Warning, this episode might hypnotise you from the get-go. ;) Geordie has a very melodic calm voice… Geordie will not only bust tons of myths surrounding Hypnotherapy, but he will also explain what happens when one is hypnotized and what the health benefits are. Meliss...2022-10-1144 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health95. Ho Hahaha Ho Hahaha - Laughter is Indeed A Medicine; Meet Bianca Spears, The Laughter CoachLaughter is the best medicine, they say. And today, our guest might just explain why that can be true. Meet Bianca Spears, THE laughter coach. Bianca works to help people relieve stress, and tension, and rest their minds through using laughter. She says laughter is a path to neuro pathways. In today’s episode, you will learn about the power of laughing, the science behind why it is great medicine, and experience the exercise yourself. The main takeaway is this: When you’re having fun and laughing, you become more open to new things...2022-07-2641 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health93. Why Sharing Stories Around a Bonfire Works for Blokes; Meet Brad from #6Bs We live everyday, we only die once.” ~ Brad Millsteed Did you know that the research says that blokes (when conversing with other blokes) prefer to talk side by side rather than face to face? Well, our guest for today Brad from the #6Bs agrees. Perhaps, you’ve already heard about #6Bs. But if not, this is your chance. #6Bs is a group of normal blokes trying to encourage men to connect with each other. Which brings us to what the B’s mean - you can probably gu...2022-07-1251 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health92. Melissa at the Urology GP Masterclass So for this bonus episode, we're going to do something a little bit different. On Saturday the 11th of June, I went along to the Perth Urology Clinics Masterclass. It's a great day that they have once a year and they had about 250 delegates. Mostly general practitioners(Drs) but also some nurses, nurse practitioners, and allied health professionals. It was an excellent day and they had a lot of really amazing speakers. Attendees were from rural and metropolitan areas. Feedback from the day was excellent and I thought it would be good for The Penis Project...2022-07-0830 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health85. Fit For Life: Prepared for Prostate CancerJust a heads-up, the audio has a bit of issues but the discussions are still clear. We will make sure in our next podcasts to figure out the issue causing this. If anyone of you have an idea why this happens, we would be thankful for your thoughts and solutions! For today’s episode, we will talk with Kanga who had his Radical Prostatectomy at 50 years old. Kanga, with a family history of cancer, already braced himself... so when his results came out, he was somewhat ready. Fit for life, which is his mantra, prepared him for...2022-05-1835 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health84. The Man Walk; Walk, Talk, SupportDid you know that 1/3 of Australian men do not have blokes to talk to? So today, we will talk with Mark who will share about The Man Walk, where you can find blokes to walk and talk with. The Man Walk started when Mark, with the help of his wife, wanted to change his routine. He started a daily morning walk from 6 to 7 AM. And along the way, a few men blokes and friends heard about what Mark was doing that they too joined him... Because of this, The Man Walk was born. C...2022-05-1136 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health83. Nerve Grafts for Erectile Function Post-Prostatectomy: A Patient’s PerspectiveFor today’s episode, we talk to Tony who at 49, underwent nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy. Tony learned about nerve grafting whilst listening to the radio. And almost immediately, he knew this was what he needed for his penis. So together with his wife, he booked an appointment and the rest is history. Tony will share with you his nerve grafting journey – from the pros to the cons. He will talk about a lot of things like: That One major side effect that came with the surgery (numbness, nope not of the penis) How long did his recover...2022-05-0545 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health82: Melissa Answers Your Questions 2Since a lot of you loved listening to our previous Question and Answer from Melissa, we're sharing with you part 2! In Melissa's most recent webinar, she received quite a lot of interesting questions we know you will be able to relate to. Some of the questions are: Having had a non-nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy 24 years ago is there any chance in getting an erection back? Why is the time of day you take viagra (etc ) important? If Cialis lasts longer, would it be better to use than Viagra to get the longer nitrous oxide benefi...2022-04-2825 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health81. Glen and his series of unfortunate penis events | Important lessons to share For today’s episode, we will be listening to Glen and his recount of events that brought him here to us today. It will be an episode that will teach us a very important lesson on penis size expectations. Melissa has long shared that one of the most Googled searched questions is penis size. And perhaps most men listening here has that exact question themselves. Nope, for this episode, we won’t talk about that but we will listen to a story that began from a penis size comment. The first time Glen was struc...2022-04-2134 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health80. Meet Ken Bezant- A Giant of Prostate Cancer & an introduction to PCAHELPIn this week’s episode, we have an inspirational chat with Ken Bezant, Prostate Cancer survivor who has taken things to the next level. Not only has he achieved the trifecta of cancer clearance, continence control, and Erectile function following treatment for Prostate Cancer - but Ken has also been giving back. Initially, a member in the audience of a PCFA support group, Ken put his hand up to take over the reins when a new leader was needed. Eight years on, Ken is still delivering monthly support meetings with special guests, workshops, and even a coffee morning for men and...2022-04-0641 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health79. The Trifecta cancer gone ‘tick”, continent “tick”, sexual function “tick” - 4 years post Prostatecomy"4 Years on” In this episode, we speak to Ron who you may remember back in episode 24 when he generously shared his story of “Fighting the Black Dog”. At this time he talked about the 3 boxes he wanted to tick: Get rid of cancer To be continent Address sexual function. Today, he will share with us his way back to sexual function The Big Bang (wow moment) happened in August 2021, the first-time lovemaking was possible post-surgery without an injection. How did he get here? 2022-03-3046 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health78. Melissa Answers Your QuestionsFor today's episode, Melissa will share her answers to questions she has been asked in one of her Penile Rehab webinars. These questions could also be your questions so make sure to have a listen! If you have questions that you're still embarrassed to ask, send it to us via email and we'll do our best to answer them. ;) If you feel The Penis Project is valuable to you then, please review and subscribe as this will ensure more people get to hear what we have to say. ----------...2022-03-2630 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health77. How Prostate Cancer Liberated Picasso to Explore Sexual Creativity (A refreshing look into Prostate Cancer Journey ) For today’s episode, we will be talking with Picasso. Picasso was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer at 59 years old. His history involves up and down PSA levels. One day, his new GP, after looking at his records, advised him to go and see a specialist. After an MRI and a biopsy, Picasso had to undergo assisted robotic prostatectomy – amidst the early stages of the pandemic. After surgery, Picasso had great results when it came to his continence (he did not even need...2022-03-2438 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health76. Meet Glen Poole - CEO of the Australian Men’s Health Forum (AMHF)In today’s podcast, we speak to Glenn Poole, CEO of the Australian Men’s Health Forum (AMHF), the peak body for men’s health in Australia. With the aim of improving male health across the lifespan, AMHF explores the how and why of male attitudes to health and how this may impact their quality & quantity of life. Linking up with a diverse network of individuals and organisations that work together, AMHF provides a central point for improved outcomes and the sharing of knowledge and programs across Australia. Glenn joins Melissa & Dr Jo as they tackle some of the tricky topics t...2022-03-0852 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health74. Meet Peri-pain Pete. Let’s talk about pain in the perineum. Today, we speak with Peri-pain Pete. Pete is a 72-year old retired geologist who experienced pain in his perineum following prostate removal. Being a retiree who loves to cycle and is quite active sports wise, the peri-pain did affect his life. When did the pain start? According to Pete, it was when his catheter came out that he noticed the pain. The pain is exacerbated by standing but is relieved when sitting or lying down. After much research, Pete didn't find any explanation as to the cause. So... this episode will help us n...2022-02-2336 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health73. Opening Pandora’s Box to Menopause with Dr. Tamara - What a man should knowPerhaps you’re wondering what menopause has to do with the Penis Project podcast? Dr. Tamara and Melissa will help answer that! This episode with Dr. Tamara will 'enlighten' men about the changes that may happen in a woman's body as they age. Dr Tamara emphasises the importance of approaching 'these' changes holistically, the whole nine yards. What has this got to do with men? A LOT especially if you live with a woman! Listen to the podcast to find out more and make sure to take some notes. We hope that a...2022-02-1629 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health72. All about Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and how it could help you In this week’s episode, we talk with Dr. Shanek Wick and discuss TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation). TMS is a revolutionary treatment that precisely targets regions of the brain to produce sustained results. It stimulates neural activity in underactive areas of the brain associated with mental illness. Dr Wick is an adult psychiatrist with a special interest in treatment-resistant depression. He talks about what TMS is, how it treats depression, PTSD/OCD and even pain. This episode will be a ride for the...2022-02-0838 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health70. Your Weight Loss Guide - Kendall Gow - RSHealth Clinic’s newest NP Today, we talk with Kendall Gow. Kendall is RS Health's newest nurse practitioner - who not only specialises in all things related to Prostate Cancer, Diabetes, and Erectile Dysfunction but also an expert in Medical Weight Loss Management. For this episode, Kendall discusses and explains the importance of weight management, how weight affects the pelvic floor, and a few more information regarding weight (and sandwiches) that you'll surely want to remember. Kendall has worked in general and surgical nursing with a primary focus on Urology and Gynae...2022-01-2714 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health69. Father of Men’s Health Physiotherapy: Meet “Peter Dornan”- talking Pudendal Neuralgia & Prostate Cancer In today’s podcast, we interview the ‘’Father of Men’s Health Physiotherapy ‘’– Peter Dornan AM from Brisbane, Australia. Recently confirmed as the ‘’Champion of Prostate Cancer’’, Peter shares his very personal story - 25 years in the making. He reveals his battle with a prostate cancer diagnosis as a 52 year old fit, healthy, health professional and the impacts it had on him physically and psychologically at a time when there was minimal support. Now 77, Peter continues to challenge the status quo and is a world leader in pelvic health issues in men, including pudendal...2022-01-1831 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health68. ’’How To Shame the Devil”, by “Ros Thomas”. A book with a voice for men in #metooToday, we talk with Ros Thomas. Ros is a Perth-based author and former journalist of 25 years who has written a long-running weekend column for The West Australian Newspaper. Together with Dr Jo and Melissa, Ros will talk about the inspiration of her very 1st novella 'How to Shame the Devil', what moved her to start writing ~ again ~ and to remind us all that 'it's never too late to become who we want to be or to start again'. Themes of the book relate to sexual consent, and the #metoo movement in the context of yesteryear vs the 2021… the aging process and l...2022-01-1254 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health67. Foreskin Restoration following Circumcision with “Tim’’ Our first episode of the new year will be about restoration - foreskin restoration. For this topic, we talk with Tim. Tim will talk about his experience, the reason why he reached out to us, and few 101s about foreskin restoration, namely; devices, groups, and orgs. Plus a few more interesting topics you'll surely enjoy! Few resources for you: hhttps://15square.org.uk/ ---------- If you feel The Penis Project is valuable to you then, please review and subscribe as this will ensure mo...2022-01-0747 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health66. Ball pain, vasectomy, fertility and more with “Dr Trenton Barrett”And botox in your penis and bladder? Today, we talk with Dr. Trenton Barrett. Dr. Barrett is a urologist, with specialty on male genito-urinary complaints as well as sexual health. And his subspecialty interest is in female urology, andrology, and male infertility. Dr Barrett talks about Azoospermia, which is a medical term used when there are no sperm in the ejaculate, as well as its causes, what can be done for this type of cases, procedures, and more. He also talks about Oligospermia, which is a term for low sperm count and...2021-12-2131 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health65. From hard conversations to a Clear Mind: Meet “Craig Aird” Today's episode is something for everyone especially FIFO workers and their partners. Meet Craig. Craig will share his story of how at 16-years old, he was diagnosed with cancer and how this experience helped him be the person and coach that he is today. Together with his wife, they own Clear Mind Studio – a health space for everyone but in particular FIFO couples. Listen as he shares his inspiring story – he was diagnosed with cancer at 16 years old, saved his sperm for his future. He has radically changed h...2021-12-1447 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health64. Meet “Russell” and his implant – for continence and a dripping penis. (Artificial Urinary Sphincter)For today's episode, we have a celebrity podcaster – RSHCs’ very own Sharon Stephen. Our guest is Russell - who according to Melissa sounds like Elvis. Russell suffered incontinence( continuous leakage) after his radical prostatectomy - even after obedient adherence to pelvic floor exercises. After trying everything - Russell met Dr. Jessica. To know what caused Russell's incontinence and the solution that was provided, have a listen to the podcast! --- ---------- If you feel The Penis Project is valuable to you then, please review and subscribe as this...2021-12-071h 00

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health63. Meet “Proctor””- Pelvic Pain, Prostate Cancer, wild-type erections & suppositories!Today, we talk to Proctor. Proctor's story also started when he was 18-19 years old. Much like the same with Pierre, Proctor also experienced pain in his perineum... and in his testicles. He also went to different doctors, was prescribed with pain medications, and still no explanation with how the pain is occurring. Then he had robotic radical prostatectomy after his Prostate Cancer was picked up by a diligent GP. All of these brought Proctor to Dr. Jo and Melissa - and the rest is history. :) This episode will not only share Pr...2021-12-0243 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health62. “Pelvic Pain Pierre”: Persistent Pain in the Private Parts For today's episode, we talk with Pelvic Pain Pierre. Pierre's story starts when he was 18 years old and he noticed a decrease in his urine flow. Two years later he developed groin pain. This was the beginning of Pierre taking tons of different medications as health professionals struggled to find a diagnosis. The pain became more consistent and affected Pierre's life...he noticed the pain would change depending on his emotional state and with activity. Thanks to big flat screen TV's, Pierre was still able to enjoy movies - at hom...2021-11-2352 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health61. “Patrick Lumbroso Trilogy”: Part 3 All things “P’’-Partners penises, porn and penile rehabilitation Welcome to episode 61 of the Penis Project podcast! For today's episode, we take another trip down memory lane with Jo interviewing Patrick Lumbroso. As always, his frank and honest approach to a difficult subject are refreshing. If you're someone who has doubts about penile injections - this is really the perfect episode for you as Patrick discusses this in full detail. He also talks about rehabilitation, Peyronies, pumps, nerve-sparring vs non-nerve-sparring surgery, the importance of having 2nd opinion after diagnosis, weight, pelvic floor exercises, vibrations, frequency of erections, and that...2021-11-1651 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health60. YOMO- YOGA 4 MOVEMBER!GOT a Man in your Life? Join us on November 21st from 9am at Leederville Oval, hosted by the Subiaco Football Club for - YOMO – Yoga for Men’s Health - led by Physiotherapists Dr Jo Milios and, Kylie ‘KP’’Pearsall. Bring a mat and a mate! Please register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/yomo-yoga-4-movember-move-for-mens-health-tickets-170944117457 The event will include keynote speakers: Dr Tom Hill (WACA) Craig Aird & Darren Peterson Also includes: Raffle prizes from lululemon A sausage sizzle Coffee carts Live music, acknowledgement of country, groovy tunes...2021-11-1107 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health59. Debunking Penis Size and Function with “Melissa and Dr Jo” The Penis Project podcast this week focuses on the question: what is normal for a male penis? In recent months, both Jo and Melissa have had numerous patients attend their clinics, who have been very distressed by the size and appearance of their penis. In some instances, these men have had years of psychological distress over the false belief that their penis has been much smaller than average. In some cases, this has also prevented men from having relationships and even fathering children. The dire impact of this has been heartbreaking to observe so... breaking do...2021-11-1051 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health56. Meet‘’Pirate’’ – Bowel Cancer at 49 and all things P’s and ostomies! Today, we will have a talk with Pirate. Pirate was diagnosed with Bowel Cancer at the age of 49, a year after he first felt symptoms. If you're asking what bowel cancer has to do with your penis, then this is the perfect episode for you. Pirate will share us his story, how he overcame being brushed over, his third 'leg', and how he is living his life at 62! Awesome golden nuggets for today's episode so don't miss this one. ;) Just click the P...2021-10-2041 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health54. “Paul the Poet”: Clarity in the chaos of Cancer! For today's episode, we talk with Paul. We will start the episode from a poem written by Paul... and then the elaboration of how this poem came to be. From losing his father, to knowing he has cancer, Paul was not able to have time to really process everything happening around him - until he needed anxiety meds. And eventually, started to think of taking his own life. And then... healing began. To join us and Paul through this process, just click...2021-10-0549 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health53. ‘’Rod Popcorn’’ When you’re a grower, not a shower (and penile injections)!! For today’s episode, we talk to Rod. To know why we call him Rod Popcorn, just hit the play button below. 😉 Rod will share with us his story about ‘staph’ and why he had to stay in the hospital for more than 4 weeks – which happened after his surgery. He will also provide an insight on how he is doing with penile injections, his continence, the importance of pelvic floor exercises, and a lot more interesting stories from a man who is a grower and not a shower! We also hope that Rod’s story will help...2021-09-2836 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health52. Meet ‘’Brendan’’, his stories of FOFO and Soakademia in Prostate Cancer For today’s episode, we talk to Brendan – who has just recently undergone surgery a few weeks ago, 3.5 weeks to be exact. Brandon talks about his journey from when he figured out his PSA levels, to going through Covid and worry, to coping with the loss of someone close who succumbed to prostate cancer, and to finally making a choice towards facing the inevitable C. He also explains what FOFO is and this cool term ‘soak-ademia’ that we believe some or even most of you might have experienced. Have a listen to this raw and f...2021-09-2141 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health51. Our first anniversary! Look back with “’Melissa & Dr Jo” Woot, woot! Our 51st episode is also our anniversary episode. We've been together for 50 episodes, 51 weeks, and 365 days. Thank you for joining and growing with us! This week we have had a trip down memory lane in more ways than one, the first 2 mins has terrible sound…. If you have been listening since the beginning you will remember the days when the sound was terrible and you had to keep changing the volume to hear! So my apologies, not sure what happened but the podcast Gremlin has attacked. Rest assured it is for 2 min only then the soun...2021-09-1535 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health50. “Patrick Lumbroso Trilogy“: Part 1 Prostate Cancer Awareness Month September is the international month of Prostate Cancer Awareness and in this episode, we reacquaint you with Men’s Health Psychologist Patrick Lumbroso (RIP) who we first introduced in Episode 4, in our first ‘’pop up’’ edition. Patrick, who founded ‘’ManFocus Clinic’’ in Sydney Australia was passionate about providing a quality rehabilitation and counselling service for men and their partners, especially those undergoing treatment for Prostate Cancer. Knowing the potential side effects of surgery – including erectile and urinary dysfunction - could greatly impact on a man’s self-esteem, Patrick was earnest in his goals to address the big gaps seen in ma...2021-09-0750 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health49. In depth about Peyronie’s disease with “’Dr Shane LaBianca’’ For today’s episode, we will talk about Peyronies Disease in more detail with the Dick Doc, Dr. Shane La Bianca. Peyronies disease is an abnormal scarring process within the penis. Though easily curable when diagnosed early, most of the time, it is overlooked or not discussed even with GPs or with the special people in our lives that the after effects worsen. If you would like to know what are the possible causes of Peyronies, the different available treatments to help with this disease, the issue on lengthening, and all intere...2021-08-3133 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health48. “Pablo”- Stickability in Prostate Cancer. Encouragement for all men For today’s episode, we talk to Pablo. Pablo is what we can describe as someone who has an amazing stickability – being able to stick to the best practices and keeping tabs of anything he does to know what works or not. At first, Pablo didn’t have it all good – no, not all. He suffered from leakage during play. Not just a minor leakage issue but a 200-250ml leakage. What did he do to change this and enjoy minimal-to-no leakage? Click the PLAY button below to know it all! 😉 ...2021-08-2428 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health46. Nerve grafting to help with Erectile Dysfunction after Radical Prostatectomy with Urologist “Dr David Dangerfield”For this week’s episode, Dr. David Dangerfield will discuss nerve grafting as a new procedure to help with improve erectile dysfunction. He will discuss what nerve grafting is, who is it for, what makes one the perfect candidate, the expectations for this procedure, the costs, and what are the results. Don’t forget to share in the comments what you think after listening! ---------- Websites: https://melissahadleybarrett.com Men’s health only https://rshealth.com.au/ All genders http://www.menshealthphysiotherapy.com.au/ http://prost...2021-08-1046 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health45. Debunking the Mysteries of Continence with “Dr Jo”: Pads, Penile Clamps…pee and pooping problems!Following on from last week’s podcast with Melissa about debunking the mysteries of Erectile Dysfunction, Dr. Jo will be debunking similar mysteries about continence issues that affect men! This includes both peeing and pooping problems, the use of continence pads and how to wean off them, and how to incorporate penile clamps for improved management of urinary leakage. Garnered from working with 1000’s of men in the same predicament clinically, Dr. Jo has protocols that will help any man gradually reduce continence pad use – including size, number, and the need for pads PLUS, a penile clamp protoc...2021-08-0338 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health44. Debunking the Mysteries of Erectile Dysfunction with “Melissa” For this week’s episode, Melissa will be debunking the mysteries of erectile dysfunction. If you have ever done a Google search about erectile dysfunction, then perhaps you can relate to that feeling of getting more confused rather than finding answers. Why? Because there’s just too much information! This is the reason why Melissa will be talking about this topic, today. This episode covers penis pills (and how they weren’t originally invented not really for the penis), injections, pumps, and implants. Just click the PLAY button below to have a liste...2021-07-2715 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health43. The Penis Project Podcast . Top 5 with “Melissa & Dr Jo”For this week's episode, we have put together snippets from the Top 5 most listened to episodes. It's a mix of topics ranging from circumcision, erections to continence, and implants. It also has the penile and pelvic floor anatomy for dummies. Enjoy! ------ Thanks for listening. Please subscribe for further episodes either where you listen to your podcasts or on the website www.thepenisproject.org and we would love your feedback. ---------- Websites: https://melissahadleybarrett.com Men’s health only https://rshealth.com.au/ ...2021-07-2044 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health42. Meet ‘’Sharon’’, Continence Nurse & Queen of Pipes from Scotland! For today’s episode, we will have a talk with Sharon, a nurse practitioner (NP) focusing on Urology and Continence. She’s also an NP practicing at RSHC. She will talk about what made her decide to focus on Urology, her story, what she does, and why Men’s health is a passion for her, too. In case you’re really curious (for those who have not experienced it), Sharon talks about Catheterisation, why you only need to breathe in and out for the catheter to be gone, and why it’s SO i...2021-07-1333 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health41. “Marty’’. Young soul from Uni with a mental health message For Today’s episode, we will talk to Marty. Marty is fresh from Uni, after some setbacks, who would love to become a sports journalist. He has a story of his own - from battling suicidal thoughts to finding his own solutions to cope up with his thoughts and depression. And… one of the things that Marty said that you’ll definitely hear first here at the Penis Project Podcast, that Tinder is great for mental health! Listen along to this young soul’s story and discover his Top 5 tips to beat...2021-07-0635 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health40. Cock-watching anyone? A frank chat with ‘’Dr Stephen Adams’’ For today’s episode, we will talk with Dr. Stephen Adams, the man behind the term ‘cock watching’. Is cock watching the same as bird watching - in ‘pun’ny ways - it is. ;) But more than that, Dr. Stephen and the lady gang will discuss ‘cock watching’ and what it really is. Have a listen to get a new understanding of how your penis works, as it is affected not only by ailments but also by mood, positive reinforcements, and a ton more. For the ladies listening, Dr. Steph...2021-06-2938 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health39. ‘’Penile Rehabilitation Program’’ - Introducing ‘’Melissa’s’’ new DIY course for every man Ever wondered what Melissa does in her spare time? Well, for the past 6 months, she has been developing a Penile Rehab Course online. Today, Dr. Jo interviews Melissa on this exciting new program for men and their partners who are overseas, in the country, or too busy or too shy to attend face-to-face appointments. We also cover what actually is a Nurse Practitioner and a Sexologist! Have a listen, NOW. ;) To access the course, feel free to check the link below: h...2021-06-2223 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health38. Meet ‘’PROST! Ross’’. Exercise 4 Prostate Cancer and his member(s)Episode 38 will be all about Prost Ross and his Member(s). Ross had his Open Prostatectomy in 2013. It has already been 8 years since then. We invited Ross to share with us his story on how and why he decided to continue to become a part of PROST and other support groups even though it has already been quite long after his diagnosis. For Ross, it was simple - it has become a part of his life. Here’s what Ross can share to everyone who are still not sure whethe...2021-06-1536 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health37. Cyberknife® Precise Robotic Radiosurgery for Prostate Cancer with “Peter Podias”Episode 37 will be about Cyberknife. To start, Cyberknife® is defined as per below: CyberKnife® System uses state-of-the-art robotic technology combined with real-time image guidance to deliver precisely-targeted radiation to cancerous and non-cancerous lesions almost anywhere in the body. Real-time tumour tracking enables the delivery of high doses of radiation with sub-millimetre accuracy, sparing surrounding healthy tissue and organs without the need for invasive immobilisation devices. To know more about this technology, we have invited Peter Podias - the Director of Operations of 5D Clinics, the only private Cyberkn...2021-06-0846 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health36. Meet ‘’David Sandoe’’ - Talking Penile Prosthesis x2 & PCFA Support Groups Episode 36 is the story of a man who has had not one but two penile prostheses! Meet David. In one of our recent episodes, Episode 29, we spoke to Dr. Sofield about Penile Prosthesis. Perhaps, you’ve been one of those curious bees who would like to know the experience - pros and cons - of having a penile prosthesis. And this is it! Listen to David who willingly shared his experience and proudly declared that he is on his 2nd prosthesis (his first one had worn out - he lik...2021-06-0145 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health35. Meet ‘’Pulse - Duo Adam’’. Designer of Penile Vibrators for men For this episode, we will talk to Adam Lewis. Adam is the inventor of the Pulse vibrators for men and couples. If you haven’t heard about this innovative product and are curious to know more about it before (or after) listening to this podcast, have a read about it here >> Today, he will tell us the entertaining story of how he came about designing the Pulse Duo (as young as 5 years old!) and how he changed his career from Venture Capitalist to sex toy designer, the history, and how man...2021-05-2545 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health34. 26 years Married to a Gay Man. Meet ‘’Samantha’’. Episode 34 will let you into the world of a woman who was married to a gay man for 26 years. And hopefully, this episode will remind each one of us the importance of communication and how things are sometimes like a two-edged sword when the truth does not come out. We recognise that there are different kinds of marriages and this one that you will hear today is a look into one of those. Meet Samantha. Samantha was married for 26 years to a gay man, who was not...2021-05-1839 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health33. Meet ‘Mish’ - ”My penis stopped being mesmerising”. Prostate Cancer in South Africa For this episode, meet the ‘recovery man ‘ Mish. Mish is one of our avid weekly listeners, all the way from South Africa! And we’re so excited to share his story with you. Mish was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2019. Unfortunately, after his surgery, his penis stopped being mesmerising. He felt like he didn’t have the information that he needed to start the rehabilitation process but he had the knowledge that if he stopped using his penis, he might lose it. So he decided to look for resources on the internet. That’s where he fo...2021-05-1144 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health31. “Andy” – Black holes, a love story, heartbreak and calibrating. For this episode, we will take you down memory lane, with Andy. Andy will be talking about the love of his life, the pain he has had to endure and still feels to this day, the pain of panic, and the rush of bikes. So for the blokes who know the sweet taste of adrenaline when riding bikes, you will enjoy this! Be ready to listen, to be sad, to laugh, to be jealous (because he could just have the best job in the world!) and get some life lesson...2021-04-2757 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health29. Penile Prosthesis/Implants. A chat with “Dr David Sofield” The guest for today is Dr. David Sofield. He will be discussing penile prosthesis and what it is all about. Who can avail of this procedure, what happens in the procedure, how long is the healing process, what results to expect, and a lot more questions you might want to know the answer to. You will also be learning about malleable prosthesis vs inflatable prosthesis. Feel free to read through the transcript in the link below as you listen to the episode. https://thepenisproject.org/episode-29-lets-talk-about-penile-prosthesis-implants/ ...2021-04-1326 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health26. “David” - Revisited. Resilience in Advanced Prostate CancerYou asked for it so we are giving it to you… Way back in Episode 2, we spoke to David Hiscock and many of you have asked how he is going so today we hear his journey from September 2020 till now. This is a story of resilience and fortitude. In this episode, we find out how he is doing both physically and mentally and the tools he has used to get through tough times. Share the good and the ugly with this amazing man. The take-home message ‘'A,B,C” - listen to find out wh...2021-03-2343 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health25. Penile injections – Busting the Myths with “Melissa”. A pop up episode For Episode 25, we will talk about Intracavernosal Injections (or ICI). Feel free to listen to Episode 1 and Episode 3 and learn from Phil and Parker’s experience. ;) But I’d like to bust some myths about doing penis injections. Priapism is not a normal effect. It doesn’t actually hurt. If you don’t believe me (and I dont blame you) listen to the experts (other men) give their view So… if you are sick of waiting and want to get your Mojo back or are just an Eager Beaver, one of your opti...2021-03-1619 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health24. ‘’Ron” – Mindset and Fighting the Black Dog in Prostate Cancer And how emotions can spiral after treatment. Welcome to Episode 24! In this episode, we talk to Ron. Previous episodes have focused on treatment and recovery of continence and sexual function following prostate cancer. This week will look at prostate cancer from a different angle, the emotional one. Ron generously discussed his emotions during this difficult time. So here we go... Ron’s approach when he learned of his Prostate Cancer diagnosis was pragmatic. He said he had three boxes to tick. ...2021-03-0938 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health22.Can Yoga make you a better lover? Meet “Donna”For today’s episode, we speak with Donna, the founder of The Yoga Vine. Donna talks about Yoga and its benefits on focus, clarity, and mindfulness. It may come as a surprise but Yoga has become quite popular with men, even prior COVID. And since this is the Penis Podcast, we have asked her the question we might be quite embarrassed to ask. Do you think men who do yoga make better lovers? Hear the answer yourself and learn lot more! Click the link below to check Yo...2021-02-2336 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health21. ‘Pike’ = Diabetes & Peyronie’s disease in a young man---------- Websites: https://melissahadleybarrett.com Men’s health only https://rshealth.com.au/ All genders http://www.menshealthphysiotherapy.com.au/ http://prost.com.au/ https://www.theyogavine.com.au Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/p/Melissa-Hadley-Barrett-100085237672685/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085146627814 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissahadleybarrett/ https://www.instagram.com/restorativehealth.clinic/ TikTok: @melissahadleybarrett YouTube: Melissa Hadley Barrett Linkedi...2021-02-1637 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health19. “Mr Positive Penis”– Prostate Cancer, Incontinence & a Sling So Penis Project podcasters, you asked for it so we have delivered. This is a story where things post prostate treatment didn’t go quite as planned. Mr Positive Penis had a long rough road but got there eventually. Both Jo and I have had a lot of feedback that we have presented positive stories re prostate cancer rehab. So we have listened and given you a view from the not so rosey side. Today, we speak with Positive Penis who didn't have the happiest of starts. Positive Penis was di...2021-02-0253 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health17. ‘’Claire & the Kai Eardley Foundation’’. Turning Grief to Help More Boys in suicide preventionWelcome back to the Penis Project podcast! We hope that everyone had a great holiday. This is episode 17. Today, we speak with Claire. Claire started the Kai-Fella / Kai Eardley Foundation after the passing of one of her sons, Kai. The foundation aims to help boys of all ages have the necessary support to battle mental health issues like anxiety and depression through school programs. This episode, we hope, can teach us the value and importance of listening, of understanding how different people are, and to also recognize pain. ------- 2021-01-1938 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health16. “Pedro” – The Psychological dilemma of a Prostate Cancer diagnosis Today, we speak with Pedro. Pedro was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer at age 62. At first, he felt lost and looked into his situation as 'half empty', even initially deciding not to go through treatment. But a request from his daughter changed his perspective. Today, Pedro is enjoying his experience and new discoveries, even saying that he felt like losing his virginity all over again - in terms of his orgasm. For this episode, we hope that the learnings Pedro had from his experiences, starting from his discovery to recovery, will help you...2021-01-1237 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health15. Season’s Greetings 2021 with “’Dr Jo and Melissa” Today, we send you our Holiday greetings! And... some amazing tips from Dr. Jo! By the way, we will have a two-week break so we will see you on the 13th of January 2021 which will be our 16th episode. Enjoy your holidays and have a Happy New Year! ----------- The Penis Project Podcast is the place to come to find out everything you've always wanted to know about men's health but were too embarrassed to ask. ------------ The Penis Project is sponsored by PROST...2020-12-2317 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health10. “BINS 4 BLOKES’’ – Lunatic Lina & her campaign for men’s sanitary binsWelcome to episode 10 of The Penis Project Podcast, this is the place to come to find out everything you've always wanted to know about men's health but were too embarrassed to ask. This month is Movember which is an annual event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men's health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men's suicide. The Movember Foundation runs the Movember charity event, housed at https://au.movember.com Today we hear an extremely passionate Lina Scaffildi talk about th...2020-11-1737 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health9. ‘’Percy’’ – Prostate Cancer in the family. A MOVEMBER conversationWelcome to episode 8 of The Penis Project Podcast, this is the place to come to find out everything you've always wanted to know about men's health but were too embarrassed to ask. This month is Movember which is an annual event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men's health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health issues in men. The Movember Foundation runs the Movember charity event, housed at https://au.movember.com, which originated in Australia in 2004 and is now a global entity. Tod...2020-11-1040 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health8. “Perry” – PTSD: How it feels to deal with post traumatic stress disorderWelcome to episode 8 of The Penis Project Podcast, this is the place to come to find out everything you've always wanted to know about men's health but were too embarrassed to ask. This month is Movember which is an annual event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men's health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men's suicide. The Movember Foundation runs the Movember charity event, housed at https://au.movember.com We though it would be fitting to start the month of...2020-11-0348 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health7. “Prince” Twisted P: a story of Peyronie’s disease in a young manWelcome to episode 7 of The Penis Project Podcast, this is the place to come to find out everything you've always wanted to know about men's health but were too embarrassed to ask. In episode 7, Jo and Melissa speak with Prince and his mum Penelope. Prince is a young man and he tells the story of his penis and its weird new shape when erect. Prince discusses his condition, his feelings, his treatment and outcome. His candor is to be admired as is the open relationship between him and his mum. Together they sought help and s...2020-10-2735 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health6. Positive “Paul” – the Conqueror of Peyronie’s disease, Prostate Cancer & Heart Surgery -aged 45!Welcome to episode 6 of The Penis Project Podcast, this is the place to come to find out everything you've always wanted to know about men's health but were too embarrassed to ask. In episode 6, Jo and Melissa speak with Paul who was diagnosed with prostate cancer at 45 years of age. Over this journey, he was also diagnosed with heart problems and Peyronie’s disease. This development led to Jo devising a new way to deal with Peyronie’s and years of research. We talk through emotions, why pumps are important, and much more. ...2020-10-2041 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health5. Adult Circumcision- Turtlenecks to be or not to be- with “Dr Stephen Adams” and “Patsy”Welcome to episode 5 of The Penis Project Podcast, this is the place to come to find out everything you've always wanted to know about men's health but were too embarrassed to ask. In episode 5 Melissa speaks with her mentor Dr Stephen Adams. Stephen has over 30 experience and discusses circumcision in adults, reasons why a man may choose to have this procedure as an adult. Questions such as: Is it true snakes with hats are more sensitive? What age can a bot retract his foreskin? How should a penis be cleaned? Will be covered. Followi...2020-10-1337 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health4. Introducing Penile and Pelvic Floor anatomy PLUS Psychologist ‘’Patrick Lumbroso’’: A pop-up episode!Welcome to episode 4 of The Penis Project Podcast, this is the place to come to find out everything you've always wanted to know about men's health but were too embarrassed to ask. In episode 4 Dr Jo and Melissa will give some basic anatomy lessons. Have you ever wondered how your penis works, what makes it go up and down and what is your pelvic floor, do men even have one? Yes, they do, and it is a very important structure as you will find out. We also introduce psychologist Patrick Lumbroso wh...2020-10-0630 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health3. ”Phil” - A Younger Man with Prostate Cancer – the almost perfect patient Welcome to episode 3 of The Penis Project Podcast, this is the place to come to find out everything you've always wanted to know about men's health but were too embarrassed to ask. Join physiotherapist Dr Jo Milios and Sexologist Nurse Practitioner Melissa Hadley Barrett as they talk to real men and the experts about men's private parts. Today's first episode is all about prostate cancer. September is International Prostate Cancer Awareness month. In this episode Jo and Melissa chat with Phil who has had prostate cancer robotic surgery in early 2020, he is 4 months p...2020-09-3046 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health2. ”David” – Awesome orgasms and Advanced Prostate Cancer in the middle of COVID19 Welcome to episode 2 of The Penis Project Podcast, this is the place to come to find out everything you've always wanted to know about men's health but were too embarrassed to ask. Join physiotherapist Dr Jo Milios and Sexologist Nurse Practitioner Melissa Hadley Barrett as they talk to real men and the experts about men's private parts. As September is International Prostate Cancer Awareness month, we will speak with another patient who has prostate cancer. In this episode Jo and Melissa chat with David who was diagnosed with prostate cancer and his treatment reg...2020-09-2343 min

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health1. ‘’Parker’’ – The Performer & the Disappearing Penis – following surgery for Prostate Cancer Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Penis Project Podcast, this is the place to come to find out everything you've always wanted to know about men's health but were too embarrassed to ask. Join physiotherapist Dr Jo Milios and Sexologist Nurse Practitioner Melissa Hadley Barrett as they talk to real men and the experts about men's private parts. As September is International Prostate Cancer Awareness month, we will speak with another patient who has prostate cancer. In this episode Jo and Melissa chat with Parker. Parker had surgery in April 2020 and...2020-09-1336 min