# 212: Never Mind My Bollocks: Talking Vasectomy, Masculinity & Myths

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Podcast: [The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-penis-project-podcast-breaking-taboos-in-men-s-sexual-health-3323686)
Published: 2026-01-13T22:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://thepenisproject.podbean.com/e/212-never-mind-my-bollocks-talking-vasectomy-masculinity-myths/
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Duration seconds: 2938

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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 Together, they’re breaking the silence around vasectomy — a topic often buried in myths, awkwardness, and outdated notions of masculinity.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, and James, an NHS scientist and geneticist, bring their lived experience and friendship to the mic. What started as a casual post-comedy-night confession (“You’ve had one too?!”) became a mission to normalise the conversation about vasectomy — with honesty, humour, and zero shame. From misconceptions about “losing your manhood” to the truth about recovery, ejaculation, and “blue balls,” this episode goes where most won’t — cutting through the misinformation with science, storytelling, and a laugh or two. In This Episode, We Cover: How Never Mind My Bollocks began and why the world needs to talk about vasectomy Myths that persist: masculinity, testosterone, and “dry orgasms” What really happens before, during, and after the snip Why vasectomy doesn’t make you “less of a man” Lived experience vs. medical expertise — and why both matter Common misconceptions around reversibility, chronic pain, and recovery How humour helps break taboo around men’s sexual health Kurt Brookes is Deputy Creative Director at Made in Manchester. James McConnell is a geneticist and allied health professional working within the NHS. Together, they created Never Mind My Bollocks to make vasectomy conversations real, relatable, and stigma-free — sharing stories from men and experts alike to help others make informed choices about their reproductive health. Listen to Never Mind My Bollocks on all major po…

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