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

by Sexologist Melissa Hadley Barrett

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.

Chart trend

Position in the Sexuality chart (US), last 90 days.

#75
all-time peak
2
days in the top 100 since Nov 2024

Latest episodes

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228: Your Life Does Not End at the Diagnosis: Kerry’s Story as the Partner of a Man Diagnosed at 41

Episode Overview:  In this episode of The Penis Project Podcast, Melissa speaks with Kerry, whose partner Matt was diagnosed with prostate cancer at 41. Kerry was 33. Th

Sep 1
52 min

227: Superman at 67: One Man's Brutally Honest and touching Story of Sex After Prostate Cancer

Episode Overview:  Jamie is 10 months on from a radical prostatectomy for Gleason 7 prostate cancer. He is single, in his late 60s, and refreshingly, bracingly honest ab

Aug 25
40 min

226: Erectile Dysfunction After Prostate Cancer: Steve’s Story of Loss, Love and Getting Back in the Game

Episode Overview:  Steve Fisher is 77 years old, lives in Nebraska, and has been through more than most men can imagine. In 2020, he and his wife were both diagnosed wit

Aug 11
58 min

225: Tantra, Touch and Connection: What Cathy Wood Wants Every Couple to Know

Episode Overview:  Melissa has been wanting to have this conversation for over a year. She first came across Cathy's work when two quite conservative couples independent

Jul 28
47 min

224: Beyond the Shotgun: Dr. Eve Tiong on the New Era of Prostate Radiotherapy

In this episode of The Penis Project Podcast, Melissa is joined by Dr Eve Tiong, a radiation oncologist with Icon Cancer Centre in Western Australia, for a deep dive into

Jul 14
1 h 02 min

223: Penile Implants Explained: Your Questions Answered with Urologist Shane

Watch the Webinar  This episode was recorded live at one of Melissa’s free monthly webinars, held exclusively for our subscriber community. To watch the full video, incl

Jun 30
57 min

222: When “You’re Cured” Isn’t the Whole Story: Don and Clare’s Prostate Cancer Recovery Story

In this episode of The Penis Project Podcast, Melissa sits down with Don and Clare, a couple who have lived through the messy, emotional and often under discussed reality

Jun 16
37 min

221: Prostate Cancer Recovery: More Than Just a PSA Test with UK Prostate Cancer Nurse Sophie Smith

In this episode of The Penis Project Podcast, Melissa speaks with Sophie Smith, a prostate cancer specialist nurse based in the UK, about what prostate cancer nursing loo

May 19
1 h 01 min

220: Rob’s Recovery Story: Prostate Cancer, Peyronie’s and Penile Implant Surgery

Host: Melissa Hadley Barrett   Guests: Rob and Linda  Category: Penile Implants| Prostate Cancer | Buried Penis | Penile Rehabilitation | Erectile Dysfunction| Men’s Hea

May 5
43 min

219: The Poet Who Didn’t Know It, is back! - Steve Jones 5 years post prostate cancer treatment

What started as one man trying to make sense of prostate cancer became poetry, advocacy, and a way of helping other men feel less alone.  In this episode of The Penis Pr

Apr 21
44 min

218: Making RestoreX (traction) More Comfortable for Men with Peyronie’s Disease

Host: Melissa Hadley Barrett   Guest: Richard Connell   Category: Men’s Sexual Health | Peyronie’s Disease | Penile Rehabilitation | Erectile Dysfunction   Episode Summ

Apr 7
37 min

217: The Partner Perspective After Prostate Cancer: Carlotta Thomas on Love, Communication and Intimacy

Host: Melissa Hadley Barrett   Guest: Carlotta Thomas   Category: Partner Support | Prostate Cancer | Intimacy and Sexuality | Penile Rehabilitation   Episode Summary:

Mar 24
48 min

216: Penile Fillers, HoleTox & The Art of Male Aesthetics with Injector Chris (Lushful Aesthetics)

In this eye-opening episode of The Penis Project Podcast, Melissa chats with Chris Bustamante—better known online as Injector Chris — a New York and San Diego–based Nurse

Mar 10
1 h 11 min

215: Intimacy, Embodiment & Becoming the One: A Conversation with Allana Pratt

In this episode of The Penis Project Podcast, Melissa is joined by internationally recognised intimacy expert and relationship coach Allana Pratt for a wide-ranging conve

Feb 24
59 min

214: When Prostate Cancer Affects the Partner: Rachel’s Story of Intimacy, Grief & Connection

In this an honest and emotional episode of The Penis Project Podcast, Melissa and Kate shift the spotlight to a voice that is far too often missing in prostate cancer con

Feb 10
57 min

213: Swinging, Connection & Consent (with “George & Mildred” + Guest Host Kira)

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 m

Jan 27
1 h 00 min

212: Never Mind My Bollocks: Talking Vasectomy, Masculinity & Myths

Let’s talk bollocks — literally. In this candid and funny episode of The Penis Project Podcast, Melissa chats with Kurt Brookes and James McConnell, co-hosts of the bold

Jan 13
48 min

211 - Talking About Sex Shouldn’t Be Taboo – A Global Perspective with Sangeeth Sebastian

In this special episode of The Penis Project Podcast, the tables are turned — and Melissa Hadley Barrett is the one being interviewed!  Joining her is Sangeeth Sebastian,

Dec 30 2025
1 h 22 min

210: Merry Christmas and wrap up for 2025

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 h

Dec 16 2025
22 min

209: Unhooked - Mindfulness, Porn Addiction & Reclaiming Intimacy with Jeremy Lipkowitz

In this deeply insightful episode of The Penis Project Podcast, Melissa Hadley Barrett sits down with Jeremy Lipkowitz — a former Buddhist monk turned mindfulness teacher

Dec 2 2025
48 min

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