{"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":"206: Mike & Shirley: Hope, Healing and Intimacy After Prostate Cancer","slug":"206-mike-shirley-hope-healing-and-intimacy-after-prostate-cancer","published_at":"2025-10-21T22:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-penis-project-podcast-breaking-taboos-in-men-s-sexual-health-3323686/206-mike-shirley-hope-healing-and-intimacy-after-prostate-cancer","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/206-mike-shirley-hope-healing-and-intimacy-after-prostate-cancer/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/w5q7ym779jn8erd8/Mike_and_Shirly_DONE_V2alzqv.mp3","summary":"In this episode of The Penis Project Podcast, Melissa reconnects with Mike and Shirley from the USA, who first joined us back in 2023. Now celebrating an incredible 48 years of marriage, they share how life, love, and sex have evolved nearly four years after Mike’s prostate cancer surgery. Together, they open up about recovery, resilience, and rediscovering intimacy after cancer — proving that sexual function and emotional connection can keep improving long past the two-year mark many men are told is the “limit”. Their journey is one of teamwork, trust, and trying everything from pumps to performance rings to injections — the famous “four Ps” as coined by Mike: Pills, Pump, Puncture, and Performance Ring. Key Takeaways: Recovery doesn’t stop at two years. Erections and sensation can continue to improve with regular therapy and effort. Devices aren’t kinky — they’re medical tools. Pumps, rings, and injections all have a role in penile rehabilitation. Partner support changes everything. Involving both people in the journey helps reduce shame and increases success. Hope is powerful. With the right approach, couples can enjoy a “new normal” that’s deeply satisfying and connected. Sex is more than orgasm. Connection, laughter, and closeness are what really matter. Expert Insight from Melissa Hadley Barrett “Just like you wouldn’t skip physio after a hip replacement, penile rehabilitation after prostate surgery takes consistent effort. Devices like vacuum pumps, injections, and rings aren’t gimmicks — they’re proven ways to restore blood flow, preserve function, and build confidence. Mike and Shirley’s story shows what’s possible when couples stay curious, keep communicating, and don’t give up.” Resources & Links: Book a telehealth consult with our sexual health nurse pr…","meta_description":"In this episode of The Penis Project Podcast, Melissa reconnects with Mike and Shirley from the USA, who first joined us back in 2023. 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