Episode 36 is the story of a man who has had not one but two penile prostheses! Meet David. In one of our recent episodes, Episode 29, we spoke to Dr. Sofield about Penile Prosthesis. Perhaps, you’ve been one of those curious bees who would like to know the experience - pros and cons - of having a penile prosthesis. And this is it! Listen to David who willingly shared his experience and proudly declared that he is on his 2nd prosthesis (his first one had worn out - he likes to say)! All your que...
Jun 01, 2021•45 min•Ep. 36
For this episode, we will talk to Adam Lewis. Adam is the inventor of the Pulse vibrators for men and couples. If you haven’t heard about this innovative product and are curious to know more about it before (or after) listening to this podcast, have a read about it here >> Today, he will tell us the entertaining story of how he came about designing the Pulse Duo (as young as 5 years old!) and how he changed his career from Venture Capitalist to sex toy designer, the history, and how many p...
May 25, 2021•45 min•Ep. 35
Episode 34 will let you into the world of a woman who was married to a gay man for 26 years. And hopefully, this episode will remind each one of us the importance of communication and how things are sometimes like a two-edged sword when the truth does not come out. We recognise that there are different kinds of marriages and this one that you will hear today is a look into one of those. Meet Samantha. Samantha was married for 26 years to a gay man, who was not able to open up to her about his se...
May 18, 2021•40 min•Ep. 34
For this episode, meet the ‘recovery man ‘ Mish. Mish is one of our avid weekly listeners, all the way from South Africa! And we’re so excited to share his story with you. Mish was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2019. Unfortunately, after his surgery, his penis stopped being mesmerising. He felt like he didn’t have the information that he needed to start the rehabilitation process but he had the knowledge that if he stopped using his penis, he might lose it. So he decided to look for resource...
May 11, 2021•45 min•Ep. 33
Professor Suzanne Chambers is a nurse, onco-psychologist, author, and so much more. ------ For this episode, we talk with Suzanne Chambers, the author of the amazing, must-read ‘’ Facing the Tiger ’. Suzanne talks about how and why she wrote her book, the strength of mindfulness and why it’s not a policy for everyone, Masculinity in Chronic Disease Inventory (MCDI), individuality, and a lot more topics geared to helping patients with their journey. We particularly love her thoughts on seeking a ...
May 04, 2021•47 min•Ep. 32
For this episode, we will take you down memory lane, with Andy. Andy will be talking about the love of his life, the pain he has had to endure and still feels to this day, the pain of panic, and the rush of bikes. So for the blokes who know the sweet taste of adrenaline when riding bikes, you will enjoy this! Be ready to listen, to be sad, to laugh, to be jealous (because he could just have the best job in the world!) and get some life lessons. Because yes, no matter how good your continence is,...
Apr 27, 2021•57 min•Ep. 31
Welcome to Episode 30 of the Penis Project podcast! And our very first episode with a couple talking about their experience - TWOGETHER! Meet Judy and Punch who both were very willing to share their story. Punch was diagnosed in 2017 after a routine blood test suggested by his new GP - totally by accident. And through all of this, Judy was with him. Listen on how they handled their journey together - from diagnosis, to moving to Perth for Punch’s surgery, to post-op procedures and to doing injec...
Apr 20, 2021•47 min•Ep. 30
The guest for today is Dr. David Sofield. He will be discussing penile prosthesis and what it is all about. Who can avail of this procedure, what happens in the procedure, how long is the healing process, what results to expect, and a lot more questions you might want to know the answer to. You will also be learning about malleable prosthesis vs inflatable prosthesis. Feel free to read through the transcript in the link below as you listen to the episode. https://thepenisproject.org/episode-29-l...
Apr 13, 2021•27 min•Ep. 29
Did you know that one of the most searched queries on Google is ‘penile length’? So for today’s episode, we will be exploring the science of increasing the calibre of the penis. Meet Dr. Jayson Oates, the medical director of the Calibre Clinic . Dr. Jayson is a highly skilled surgeon, specialising for nearly 20 years in aesthetic and lifestyle surgery. He will be discussing the CALIBRE injectable penis enlargement procedure which is about enhancing the penis. Like what cosmetic surgery is for wo...
Apr 06, 2021•49 min•Ep. 28
Meet Paul. Paul is a 75 year old swimmer and a survivor of Prostate Cancer. Instead of opting for the usual prostatectomy, he opted for Robotic Surgery. You see, Paul is an avid swimmer and having the usual operation to remove his prostate was not ideal – so after discussion and great decisiveness, he opted for the Robotic surgery. When we asked Paul about the pain after the surgery, he said ‘Very, very little’. The pain was very little that he was able to go back to swimming activities even jus...
Mar 30, 2021•34 min•Ep. 27
You asked for it so we are giving it to you… Way back in Episode 2 , we spoke to David Hiscock and many of you have asked how he is going so today we hear his journey from September 2020 till now. This is a story of resilience and fortitude. In this episode, we find out how he is doing both physically and mentally and the tools he has used to get through tough times. Share the good and the ugly with this amazing man. The take-home message ‘'A,B,C” - listen to find out what this means. And in cas...
Mar 23, 2021•44 min•Ep. 26
For Episode 25, we will talk about Intracavernosal Injections (or ICI). Feel free to listen to Episode 1 and Episode 3 and learn from Phil and Parker’s experience. ;) But I’d like to bust some myths about doing penis injections. Priapism is not a normal effect. It doesn’t actually hurt. If you don’t believe me (and I dont blame you) listen to the experts (other men) give their view So… if you are sick of waiting and want to get your Mojo back or are just an Eager Beaver, one of your options is t...
Mar 16, 2021•19 min•Ep. 25
And how emotions can spiral after treatment. Welcome to Episode 24! In this episode, we talk to Ron. Previous episodes have focused on treatment and recovery of continence and sexual function following prostate cancer. This week will look at prostate cancer from a different angle, the emotional one. Ron generously discussed his emotions during this difficult time. So here we go... Ron’s approach when he learned of his Prostate Cancer diagnosis was pragmatic. He said he had three boxes to tick. F...
Mar 09, 2021•38 min•Ep. 24
Episode 23: Mrs. Parker Prostae Cancer from a wife’s perspective We have received a lot of requests to interview and hear the stories of the partners of patients diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. So for today’s episode, please meet Mrs. Parker. Mrs. Parker is Mr. Parker’s spouse, who we interviewed for our 3rd episode. If you have not listened to Mr. Parker’s interview, click here to listen to Episode 3: Parker . Mr. and Mrs. Parker were just recently married when they both learned of the Prostate...
Mar 02, 2021•30 min•Ep. 23
For today’s episode, we speak with Donna, the founder of The Yoga Vine. Donna talks about Yoga and its benefits on focus, clarity, and mindfulness. It may come as a surprise but Yoga has become quite popular with men, even prior COVID. And since this is the Penis Podcast, we have asked her the question we might be quite embarrassed to ask. Do you think men who do yoga make better lovers? Hear the answer yourself and learn lot more! Click the link below to check Yoga Vine: The Yoga Vine Enjoy! Re...
Feb 23, 2021•36 min•Ep. 22
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Feb 16, 2021•38 min•Ep. 21
Welcome to the Penis Project podcast! Today, we speak with the other half of The Penis Project Podcast gigglers - Dr. Jo Milios. Dr. Jo discusses her new research, the subject thereof, which is one that she accidentally stumbled upon when she noticed a gap between pelvic floor exercises and positive continence control. Dr. Jo's prior research, " The Therapeutic Interventions for Patients with Prostate Cancer Undergoing Radical Prostatectomy; A Focus on Urinary Incontinence, Erectile Function, an...
Feb 09, 2021•43 min•Ep. 20
So Penis Project podcasters, you asked for it so we have delivered. This is a story where things post prostate treatment didn’t go quite as planned. Mr Positive Penis had a long rough road but got there eventually. Both Jo and I have had a lot of feedback that we have presented positive stories re prostate cancer rehab. So we have listened and given you a view from the not so rosey side. Today, we speak with Positive Penis who didn't have the happiest of starts. Positive Penis was diagnosed with...
Feb 02, 2021•53 min•Ep. 19
For today’s episode, we speak with Heather. Heather talks about the most recent innovation there is for medical sex toys - sex toys for persons with disability. Listen as to how this innovation came about, the inspiration to create it, and all the people who brought this masterpiece together. Heather, Dr. Jo, and Melissa also discuss about Heather’s book entitled The Handi Book of Love, Lust &Disability - a book full of stories, inspiration, and a mind opener. As Heather says, the goal of th...
Jan 26, 2021•36 min•Ep. 18
Welcome back to the Penis Project podcast! We hope that everyone had a great holiday. This is episode 17. Today, we speak with Claire. Claire started the Kai-Fella / Kai Eardley Foundation after the passing of one of her sons, Kai. The foundation aims to help boys of all ages have the necessary support to battle mental health issues like anxiety and depression through school programs. This episode, we hope, can teach us the value and importance of listening, of understanding how different people...
Jan 19, 2021•38 min•Ep. 17
Today, we speak with Pedro. Pedro was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer at age 62. At first, he felt lost and looked into his situation as 'half empty', even initially deciding not to go through treatment. But a request from his daughter changed his perspective. Today, Pedro is enjoying his experience and new discoveries, even saying that he felt like losing his virginity all over again - in terms of his orgasm. For this episode, we hope that the learnings Pedro had from his experiences, starting f...
Jan 12, 2021•38 min•Ep. 16
Today, we send you our Holiday greetings! And... some amazing tips from Dr. Jo! By the way, we will have a two-week break so we will see you on the 13th of January 2021 which will be our 16th episode. Enjoy your holidays and have a Happy New Year! ----------- The Penis Project Podcast is the place to come to find out everything you've always wanted to know about men's health but were too embarrassed to ask. ------------ The Penis Project is sponsored by PROST! Exercise for Prostate Cancer.inc an...
Dec 23, 2020•18 min•Ep. 14
Welcome to episode 14 of The Penis Project Podcast. Today, we speak with Glenn. Glenn was diagnosed with Testicular Cancer at the age of 32. That was three years ago. And fortunately, according to him, his life is now back to normal. Glenn talks about his experience from the time symptoms appeared to that time when he decided to have his check-up (6 months after experiencing signs and symptoms), to eventually going through the operation, and to changing his perspective on life after everything t...
Dec 15, 2020•37 min•Ep. 13
Welcome to episode 13 of The Penis Project Podcast. Today, we talk with Craig. Craig is a men's health expert and also the author of Prostate Recovery MAP (Men's Action Plan 2). Craig talks about the importance of a holistic approach to men's health, explains what man points are, and why prostate cancer is not a war but a guerilla movement. His advice: try to get the emotion out of the diagnosis. ----- Check this link for the books on one page ;) https://craigallingham.com/?page_id=1032 Books ar...
Dec 08, 2020•50 min•Ep. 13
Welcome to episode 12 of The Penis Project Podcast. Today, we speak with Naomi. Naomi is a male to female trans woman. Please listen as she shares her story in a heartfelt, honest exchange. From overcoming her prostate cancer at 47, her challenges to becoming the woman she is now, and to advocating the importance of frequent PSA checks. We hope this interview will educate and assist more in reducing ignorance about trans folks and positively, ripple into respect. As Naomi said, "We're not weird,...
Dec 01, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 12
Welcome to episode 11 of The Penis Project Podcast, this is the place to come to find out everything you've always wanted to know about men's health but were too embarrassed to ask. This month is Movember which is an annual event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men's health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men's suicide. The Movember Foundation runs the Movember charity event, housed at https://au.movember.com Today we...
Nov 24, 2020•35 min•Ep. 11
Welcome to episode 10 of The Penis Project Podcast, this is the place to come to find out everything you've always wanted to know about men's health but were too embarrassed to ask. This month is Movember which is an annual event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men's health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men's suicide. The Movember Foundation runs the Movember charity event, housed at https://au.movember.com Today we...
Nov 17, 2020•38 min•Ep. 10
Welcome to episode 8 of The Penis Project Podcast, this is the place to come to find out everything you've always wanted to know about men's health but were too embarrassed to ask. This month is Movember which is an annual event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men's health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health issues in men. The Movember Foundation runs the Movember charity event, housed at https://au.movember...
Nov 10, 2020•41 min•Ep. 9
Welcome to episode 8 of The Penis Project Podcast, this is the place to come to find out everything you've always wanted to know about men's health but were too embarrassed to ask. This month is Movember which is an annual event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men's health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men's suicide. The Movember Foundation runs the Movember charity event, housed at https://au.movember.com We though...
Nov 03, 2020•48 min•Ep. 8
Welcome to episode 7 of The Penis Project Podcast, this is the place to come to find out everything you've always wanted to know about men's health but were too embarrassed to ask. In episode 7, Jo and Melissa speak with Prince and his mum Penelope. Prince is a young man and he tells the story of his penis and its weird new shape when erect. Prince discusses his condition, his feelings, his treatment and outcome. His candor is to be admired as is the open relationship between him and his mum. To...
Oct 27, 2020•36 min•Ep. 7
