{"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":"213: Swinging, Connection & Consent (with “George & Mildred” + Guest Host Kira)","slug":"213-swinging-connection-consent-with-george-mildred-guest-host-kira","published_at":"2026-01-27T22:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-penis-project-podcast-breaking-taboos-in-men-s-sexual-health-3323686/213-swinging-connection-consent-with-george-mildred-guest-host-kira","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/213-swinging-connection-consent-with-george-mildred-guest-host-kira/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/tdwc3pu3ir9j65qy/George_and_Mildred_DONE_v1_needs_intro7fym9.mp3","summary":"In this candid and surprising episode, Melissa is joined by guest host Kira and anonymous guests “George and Mildred” for a deep dive into their relationship story, how menopause and erectile dysfunction impacted their marriage, and how a journey into the swinging lifestyle ultimately strengthened communication, intimacy, and connection. This conversation explores the real relationship work behind non-monogamy, including boundaries, ground rules, consent culture at clubs, the importance of emotional safety, and how past breaches of consent can shape future intimacy. What You’ll Hear in This Episode How they met (army posting, friendship-first, and a hilariously blunt pickup line) Menopause, libido changes, and the ripple effects inside a long-term relationship What ED did to confidence, connection, and communication — and why many men withdraw silently Their first visit to Restorative Health Clinic, and the moment treatment helped restore intimacy The relationship rupture: online searching for connection, betrayal, and rebuilding trust The turning point: honest conversations that revealed the issue wasn’t “just sex” — it was the relationship How and why, they entered swinging (slowly), why it wasn’t instant confidence, and what helped Attraction, compatibility, and why “the whole package” matters more than perfection Sexual identity and exploration (bisexuality, comfort, and removing shame) The “unicorn” dynamic: what it means, how it works, and why friendship matters as much as sex Clubs explained for beginners: what swinging clubs are like what “play areas” are how different venues have different vibes (more social vs more kink-friendly) The Dom/Sub dynamic: how it developed, how they practised safely, and why education matters Consent and confidentiality: what “yes”…","meta_description":"In this candid and surprising episode, Melissa is joined by guest host Kira and anonymous guests “George and Mildred” for a deep dive into their relations…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3636,"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/213-swinging-connection-consent-with-george-mildred-guest-host-kira/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-3323686/213-swinging-connection-consent-with-george-mildred-guest-host-kira.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}