The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health

Sexologist Melissa Hadley Barrett•thepenisproject.podbean.com

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.

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Episodes

6. Positive “Paul” – the Conqueror of Peyronie’s disease, Prostate Cancer & Heart Surgery -aged 45!

Welcome to episode 6 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 6, Jo and Melissa speak with Paul who was diagnosed with prostate cancer at 45 years of age. Over this journey, he was also diagnosed with heart problems and Peyronie’s disease. This development led to Jo devising a new way to deal with Peyronie’s and years of research. We talk through emotions, why pumps a...

Oct 20, 2020•42 min•Ep. 6

5. Adult Circumcision- Turtlenecks to be or not to be- with “Dr Stephen Adams” and “Patsy”

Welcome to episode 5 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 5 Melissa speaks with her mentor Dr Stephen Adams. Stephen has over 30 experience and discusses circumcision in adults, reasons why a man may choose to have this procedure as an adult. Questions such as: Is it true snakes with hats are more sensitive? What age can a bot retract his foreskin? How should a pe...

Oct 13, 2020•37 min•Ep. 5

4. Introducing Penile and Pelvic Floor anatomy PLUS Psychologist ‘’Patrick Lumbroso’’: A pop-up episode!

Welcome to episode 4 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 4 Dr Jo and Melissa will give some basic anatomy lessons. Have you ever wondered how your penis works, what makes it go up and down and what is your pelvic floor, do men even have one? Yes, they do, and it is a very important structure as you will find out. We also introduce psychologist Patrick Lumbroso wh...

Oct 06, 2020•31 min•Ep. 4

3. ”Phil” - A Younger Man with Prostate Cancer – the almost perfect patient

Welcome to episode 3 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. Join physiotherapist Dr Jo Milios and Sexologist Nurse Practitioner Melissa Hadley Barrett as they talk to real men and the experts about men's private parts. Today's first episode is all about prostate cancer. September is International Prostate Cancer Awareness month. In this episode Jo and Melissa chat with Phil wh...

Sep 30, 2020•47 min•Ep. 1

2. ”David” – Awesome orgasms and Advanced Prostate Cancer in the middle of COVID19

Welcome to episode 2 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. Join physiotherapist Dr Jo Milios and Sexologist Nurse Practitioner Melissa Hadley Barrett as they talk to real men and the experts about men's private parts. As September is International Prostate Cancer Awareness month, we will speak with another patient who has prostate cancer. In this episode Jo and Melissa chat w...

Sep 22, 2020•44 min•Ep. 2

1. ‘’Parker’’ – The Performer & the Disappearing Penis – following surgery for Prostate Cancer

Welcome to the inaugural episode 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. Join physiotherapist Dr Jo Milios and Sexologist Nurse Practitioner Melissa Hadley Barrett as they talk to real men and the experts about men's private parts. As September is International Prostate Cancer Awareness month, we will speak with another patient who has prostate cancer. In this episode Jo and Me...

Sep 13, 2020•37 min•Ep. 3

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