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PODCAST

The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health

Sexologist Melissa Hadley Barrett

With over 219,000 streams and nearly 200 episodes, The Penis Project Podcast—hosted by Australian Nurse Practitioner and Sexologist Melissa Hadley Barrett —offers groundbreaking conversations about men’s sexual health. Launched in 2020 by Melissa and physiotherapist Jo Milios, the podcast combines expert knowledge, scientific insights, and interviews with her patients and their partners to address sensitive topics men often struggle to discuss, including erectile dysfunction, prostate and bladder

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149: Whack-A-Mole - A story of prostate cancer that...

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2023/09/26

In the latest episode of The Penis Project Podcast, I chat with Trevor, who bravely shares his personal journey battling prostate cancer. Trevor has a special way of explaining his journey. He sees it like a game of "whack-a-mole," where life keeps popping up and surprising him with challenges. Trevor begins by recounting his diagnosis, which came about during his weight loss journey through bariatric surgery. What makes Trevor's story unique is that he was advised against prostate removal and

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36:22

148: Prostate Cancer - The Silver Lining/Fit,...

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2023/09/12

On this episode of The Penis Project I chat with Brook, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer at the young age of 47. Having experienced zero symptoms, Brook’s decision to get tested was prompted by his brother's own diagnosis just a year prior, at the age of 44. Following his surgery, Brook experienced a remarkable recovery (I’m talking the return of erections while his catheter was still inserted!). However, he also emphasizes the vital lesson he gained about the importance of allowing your

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32:42

147. Reece’s Accident at Work, at 17

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2023/08/29

Injury and Penile Health What would you do if, at 17, you had an accident that affected your sexual function? Today, Reece will answer that question and share with us his story. At 17 years old, Reece had a work accident that changed his life and sexual function forever. That was 12 years ago, and Reece is now 29. Listen as he shares what happened that time at work, to his recovery that required him to use a catheter and a stoma for almost 6 months, to navigating the dating scene now

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20:47

146. Your Partner’s Solution to Painful Sex

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2023/08/16

Hear it from Sarah and her THERMIVa experience If your partner is experiencing painful sex even while using a lubricant, THERMIva might be the answer. Our guest today, Sarah, was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 36. Part of her treatment required her to be put into menopause early… that means hot flushes that come on hard and fast, loss of hair, and being dry down there. So, four months into her treatment, Sarah started to notice pain while having sex. So painful that not even a long

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53:07

145. Ryan’s story with HIV; The good, the beautiful,...

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2023/08/08

How far has science progressed with treating HIV? Quite far and Ryan will share all the details. Today’s episode will give you a peak into Ryan’s life - from his HIV diagnosis, to breaking the news to his family, to recovering from work discrimination, and to conquering life. Cliché as it may sound but Ryan did make lemonades from lemons. As you listen to this episode, we hope it gives you a glimpse of what HIV is now, how it’s being treated, the daily experiences of HIV patients and why there

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44:04

144. Going Beyond the Dad Bod; Meet Liam

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2023/07/22

Today, we speak with Liam Sorrell, the founder/director of Grit and Gratitude, and also the chair of Australian Dad’s Network. Both of these organisations have one goal in common, mental health and community. Grit and Gratitude seeks to provide mental health services for individuals. Whilst the Australian Dad’s Network is for dads of Australia, to help them be the best man, dad, and husband they can be. To know how Liam got into this role, from a supposed diving gig, to becoming a

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143. Bone Cancer at Age 34 - Recovery, Effects, and...

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2023/07/14

Jason was diagnosed with bone cancer in November last year, at the age of 34. First thought to be caused by baby hernia, the massive pain in Jason’s groin was actually due to a large lump over his pelvic bone that was protruding inwards. After a visit to a radiologist who referred him to a doctor and a series of MRI scans and biopsies, Jason received news he never expected. Much the same with everyone receiving news like this, Jason didn’t understand one bit. So, he mustered up his courage

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51:16

142. Measure your nocturnal erections at home!!!!...

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2023/07/03

So, any regular listener of The Penis Project will know I am always ‘banging’ on about how important nocturnal erections are to penile health. Until now, trying to ascertain whether a man is having this all-important exercise was a guessing game but there is an invention that enables you to objectively test this at home. The bonus is it doubles as a cock ring! This ring is quite amazing , not only does it connect to your phone and give you information about nocturnal erections it can also be worn

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50:40

141. Mike the Determinator and Samantha the Bewitcher

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2023/06/20

Meet Mike and Samantha, they contacted The Penis Project as they were keen to share their story, which is one of love, connection and romance. Samantha and Mike had been married for 45 years. And through it all, have enjoyed a very healthy and active sex life. This halted when they both got diagnosed with cancer - endometrial for Samantha and prostate for Mike. Mike was very open with his doctor about the importance of his sexual function after treatment. His doctor understood his predicament

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39:11

140. Valentines Day in June - Meet Harry and Meghan

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2023/06/12

We’re celebrating Valentines Day this June with our guests Harry and Meghan, a couple with a 37-year marriage and counting. Harry, who had previously battled testicular cancer 20 years ago, now faced a new obstacle at the age of 59. His diagnoses of both prostate cancer and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma were revealed on the same day. Despite the daunting circumstances, Harry and Meghan supported each other unwaveringly. Harry's recovery process included wearing pads for just a month. And being an eager

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56:18

139. Neglected Sexual Side-effects of PC- A...

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2023/06/06

Today, 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

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28:36

138. Meet Brian and Vanessa - Recovery, Injections,...

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2023/05/30

Brian had his prostate surgery in September 2021 and his recovery went pretty smoothly. He only needed to wear pads for a couple of weeks. Surprisingly, he decided to try his first injection less than four weeks after the surgery. The sight of the tools was frightful, but hey, the results were pretty, pretty, good! The only downside was feeling a bit uncomfortable while driving on the freeway. Come March, Brian met Vanessa and faced the challenge of navigating a new relationship after prostate

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25:31

137. Rise of the Phoenix - Meet Phoenix

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2023/05/25

Today, we speak with Phoenix, a 54-year-old man, who underwent surgery for prostate cancer in July 2022. Over a period of three years, Phoenix monitored his PSA levels, until one test showed an elevated result and him experiencing difficulty passing urine. Subsequent tests were conducted, including an MRI and biopsy to confirm diagnosis. Continence was an issue for Phoenix after surgery. He also encountered another setback in the form of an anal fissure, which made it difficult for him to walk

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136. Doing What Dad Said - Meet Rod

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2023/05/16

"I hoped I gave you guys the gift of life. Cause unfortunately it’s not gonna work my way. So, it’s up to you guys to get checked regularly and stay in tune". This was Rod’s message from his dad which he religiously heeded after his father’s passing. It’s also a lesson he keeps sharing with every guy he meets. Go get checked. He’s been doing this for more than 15 years. And now, he’s here to share it to a worldwide audience. ;) Meet Rod. Rod was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer last

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36:41

135.Losing Weight After Prostate Cancer Diagnosis;...

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2023/05/10

If 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 became a wake-up

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134. Joe’s Prostate CancerJourney

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2023/05/02

For today’s episode, we have Joe. Joe was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer before his daughter’s wedding. A difficult decision had to be made whether to have his surgery before or after the event. But due to possible Covid restrictions, Joe ultimately chose to have his operation prior. And that he did. Successfully. Despite the operation, he was able to walk his daughter to the altar. From Joe’s perspective, he knows that his Prostate Cancer journey is different from all the others, which is the

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55:56

133. Melissa’s Talk on Sexual Dysfunction

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2023/04/25

For 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

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132. Melissa’s Radio Interview

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2023/04/19

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

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131. Melissa in NZ

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2023/04/12

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 feel free to reach out and we’ll be honored to be

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130. Lonely Nights, A Poem Reading Episode

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2023/04/05

It’s the Easter Week and we’d love for you to enjoy this poem as you take a break. ;) This poem is written by Steve Jones, entitled Lonely Nights. Enjoy! For anyone who would like to share their poems and want us to read it for you, we are up for it! ;) Have a great Easter week to those

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