{"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":"210: Merry Christmas and wrap up for 2025","slug":"210-merry-christmas-and-wrap-up-for-2025","published_at":"2025-12-16T22:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-penis-project-podcast-breaking-taboos-in-men-s-sexual-health-3323686/210-merry-christmas-and-wrap-up-for-2025","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/210-merry-christmas-and-wrap-up-for-2025/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/xsi9bg7zps9rhsyh/Ep_210_Christmas_DONE_v18pqpp.mp3","summary":"In this special Christmas edition of The Penis Project Podcast, Melissa is joined by members of the Restorative Health Clinic team for a candid, funny, and surprisingly heartfelt look back at the year that was. From awkward inbox messages and clinic mishaps to deeply meaningful patient moments, the team reflects on what it’s really like working in men’s sexual health — a space where humour, vulnerability, trust, and life-changing conversations collide every day. This episode is part thank-you, part behind-the-scenes, and part reminder that sexual health work is serious — but laughter matters too. Key Takeaways Men’s sexual health is about much more than erections — it’s about confidence, connection, and quality of life Trust takes time, but once it’s built, men open up in powerful ways Porn has skewed expectations — most penises are completely normal You don’t need to have a penis to understand men’s sexual health — listening matters more A good clinic culture blends professionalism, compassion… and humour Clinic Updates & Announcements New clinic location: Icon Cancer Centre, Midland Expanded support for men post-radiation (prostate, bladder, colorectal cancer) Telehealth services now supporting rural, remote, interstate, and overseas patients Upcoming training & conferences: International Society of Sexual Medicine (Porto, Portugal) Advanced Botox training for penile health applications Christmas closure: 19th December- 12th January Resources & Links: Book a telehealth consult with our sexual health nurse practitioners at Restorative Health Clinic For more information check out our websites www.rshealth.com.au , www.makehardeasy.com.au and www.melissahadleybarrett.com Listen & Subscribe If you found this episode helpful, don’t forget to subscribe, rat…","meta_description":"In this special Christmas edition of The Penis Project Podcast, Melissa is joined by members of the Restorative Health Clinic team for a candid, funny, an…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1367,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-penis-project-podcast-breaking-taboos-in-men-s-sexual-health-3323686/episodes/210-merry-christmas-and-wrap-up-for-2025/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-penis-project-podcast-breaking-taboos-in-men-s-sexual-health-3323686/210-merry-christmas-and-wrap-up-for-2025.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}