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211 - Talking About Sex Shouldn’t Be Taboo – A Global Perspective with Sangeeth Sebastian
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- Dec 30, 2025
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Summary
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 shame. With nearly two decades in journalism, Sangeeth brings empathy and investigative depth to the conversation as he and Melissa explore everything from erectile dysfunction and Peyronies disease to libido, body image, and the silence surrounding sexual pain. Together they unpack why shame remains one of the biggest barriers to intimacy, how open communication can transform relationships, and what it means to create a culture of curiosity over judgment. In This Episode, We Cover: Sangeeth’s journey from award-winning journalist in Kerala to sexuality educator and founder of VVOX Why he launched VVOX and how its helping people unlearn sexual shame Melissa’s insights into men’s sexual health — erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, Peyronie’s disease, and post-cancer recovery The social and cultural roots of shame around sex How misinformation affects both men’s and women’s confidence and pleasure The importance of empathy, language, and education in sexual healing What it takes to build a healthier, shame-free global conversation around sex Key Takeaways: Shame is cultural — but it can be unlearned through education and open dialogue. Science and compassion together heal more than medicine alone. Sexual health is human health: it affects confidence, connection, and quality of life. True intimacy grows from honesty, curiosity, and mutual respect. Access to accurate informat…