{"podcast":{"title":"The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health","slug":"the-penis-project-podcast-breaking-taboos-in-men-s-sexual-health-3323686","podcast_index_feed_id":3323686,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/thepenisproject/feed.xml","website_url":"https://thepenisproject.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/9606022/NOV_24_v1_fn3p3x.jpg","author":"Sexologist Melissa Hadley Barrett","episode_count":223,"summary":"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 cancer recovery, Peyronie’s disease, premature ejaculation and intimacy in relationships. Melissa, who refers to herself as the ”Unexpected Sexologist,” brings decades of clinical experience and compassion to every episode, highlighting that sexual wellbeing involves both physical and emotional health. Join this global community in breaking down stigma, finding support, and accessing practical solutions to common yet overlooked men’s health issues. Available on all major podcast platforms, with new episodes every fortnight—start listening today.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-01T10:21:38.552010+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-penis-project-podcast-breaking-taboos-in-men-s-sexual-health-3323686"},"episode":{"title":"200: Episode 200, WOW!: Penises, Podcasts & Personal Growth – Melissa Reflects","slug":"200-episode-200-wow-penises-podcasts-personal-growth-melissa-reflects","published_at":"2025-07-29T22:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-penis-project-podcast-breaking-taboos-in-men-s-sexual-health-3323686/200-episode-200-wow-penises-podcasts-personal-growth-melissa-reflects","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-penis-project-podcast-breaking-taboos-in-men-s-sexual-health-3323686","url":"https://thepenisproject.podbean.com/e/200-episode-200-wow-penises-podcasts-personal-growth-%e2%80%93-melissa-reflects/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/tyxdw2ui3tgkrn22/200th_DONE_v1bbb2i.mp3","summary":"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 been a popular guest on The Penis Project and a friend and colleague to Melissa over the past few years and for something different the tables have turned, and Amy is interviewing Melissa to see what she has learnt being a part of The Penis Project community for 200 episodes and just under 5 years of posting. On the 14th of September the Penis Project will have been live for 5 years. This may not seem like a long time for most people but for Melissa it has been huge. Keeping the interviews coming and arranging editing and show notes etc. whilst running a busy growing practice has been hard but worth it, and she has learnt way more from her patients and interviewees than she thought possible. Together, Melissa and Amy explore: How a podcast that began during COVID lockdowns with Melissa and Dr Jo Milios (Physiotherapist) and then without realising became a global resource for men’s health Why it’s time to stop joking about penises and start listening The emotional side of male sexuality and how assumptions miss the mark What men really want after prostate cancer (hint: it isn’t just erections) How patients have reshaped Melissa’s clinical approach over time Products that have changed lives—and a few that scared her husband New conversations about sounding, Tantra, and intimacy beyond intercourse What Melissa hopes to do with the next 200 episodes—and who she dreams she will int…","meta_description":"In this milestone 200th episode, the tables are turned as Dr Amy Pearlman interviews The Penis Project's own Melissa Hadley Barrett. 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