Sexologist Melissa Hadley Barrett

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

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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,...

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Sexologist Melissa Hadley Barrett

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Health

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thepenisproject.podbean.com

Latest episode

Jun 30, 2026

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Episodes

48. “Pablo”- Stickability in Prostate Cancer. Encouragement for all men 24.08.2021

  For today’s episode, we talk to Pablo.   Pablo is what we can describe as someone who has an amazing stickability – being able to stick to the best practices and keeping tabs of anything he does to know what works or not.   At first, Pablo didn’t have it all good – no, not all. He suffered from leakage during play. Not just a minor leakage issue but a 200-250ml leakage.   What did he do to chang...

47. Stand UP - Living with Long Covid & 200 possible side effects with Physiotherapist ‘’Darren Brown’’ 17.08.2021

COVID 19 has finally descended upon Australia at a time when we least expected it. After 18 months of living a relatively normal life – despite occasional lock downs and mask- wearing becoming common place- as of August 2021, life is now very different.  We are currently witnessing the full impact of the Delta strain pandemic sweeping our country, and like bushfire, we are succumbing to infection...

46. Nerve grafting to help with Erectile Dysfunction after Radical Prostatectomy with Urologist “Dr David Dangerfield” 10.08.2021

For this week’s episode, Dr. David Dangerfield will discuss nerve grafting as a new procedure to help with improve erectile dysfunction.   He will discuss what nerve grafting is, who is it for, what makes one the perfect candidate, the expectations for this procedure, the costs, and what are the results.   Don’t forget to share in the comments what you think after listening!  ---------- Websites:...

45. Debunking the Mysteries of Continence with “Dr Jo”: Pads, Penile Clamps…pee and pooping problems! 03.08.2021

Following on from last week’s podcast with Melissa about debunking the mysteries of Erectile Dysfunction, Dr. Jo will be debunking similar mysteries about continence issues that affect men! This includes both peeing and pooping problems, the use of continence pads and how to wean off them, and how to incorporate penile clamps for improved management of urinary leakage. Garnered from working with 1...

44. Debunking the Mysteries of Erectile Dysfunction with “Melissa” 27.07.2021

  For this week’s episode, Melissa will be debunking the mysteries of erectile dysfunction.   If you have ever done a Google search about erectile dysfunction, then perhaps you can relate to that feeling of getting more confused rather than finding answers. Why? Because there’s just too much information!   This is the reason why Melissa will be talking about this topic, today.   This episode cover...

43. The Penis Project Podcast . Top 5 with “Melissa & Dr Jo” 20.07.2021

For this week's episode, we have put together snippets from the Top 5 most listened to episodes.  It's a mix of topics ranging from circumcision, erections to continence, and implants. It also has the penile and pelvic floor anatomy for dummies.    Enjoy!  ------ Thanks for listening. Please subscribe for further episodes either where you listen to your podcasts or on the website www.thepenisproje...

42. Meet ‘’Sharon’’, Continence Nurse & Queen of Pipes from Scotland! 13.07.2021

  For today’s episode, we will have a talk with Sharon, a nurse practitioner (NP) focusing on Urology and Continence. She’s also an NP practicing at RSHC.    She will talk about what made her decide to focus on Urology, her story, what she does, and why Men’s health is a passion for her, too.    In case you’re really curious (for those who have not experienced it), Sharon talks about Catheterisati...

41. “Marty’’. Young soul from Uni with a mental health message 06.07.2021

  For Today’s episode, we will talk to Marty.  Marty is fresh from Uni, after some setbacks, who would love to become a sports journalist.  He has a story of his own - from battling suicidal thoughts to finding his own solutions to cope up with his thoughts and depression.  And… one of the things that Marty said that you’ll definitely hear first here at the Penis Project Podcast, that Tinder is gr...

40. Cock-watching anyone? A frank chat with ‘’Dr Stephen Adams’’ 29.06.2021

  For today’s episode, we will talk with Dr. Stephen Adams, the man behind the term ‘cock watching’.  Is cock watching the same as bird watching - in ‘pun’ny ways - it is. ;)  But more than that, Dr. Stephen and the lady gang will discuss ‘cock watching’ and what it really is.  Have a listen to get a new understanding of how your penis works, as it is affected not only by ailments but also by mood...

39. ‘’Penile Rehabilitation Program’’ - Introducing ‘’Melissa’s’’ new DIY course for every man 22.06.2021

  Ever wondered what Melissa does in her spare time? Well, for the past 6 months, she has been developing a Penile Rehab Course online.   Today, Dr. Jo interviews Melissa on this exciting new program for men and their partners who are overseas, in the country, or too busy or too shy to attend face-to-face appointments.   We also cover what actually is a Nurse Practitioner and a Sexologist!    Have...

38. Meet ‘’PROST! Ross’’. Exercise 4 Prostate Cancer and his member(s) 15.06.2021

Episode 38 will be all about Prost Ross and his Member(s).  Ross had his Open Prostatectomy in 2013. It has already been 8 years since then.  We invited Ross to share with us his story on how and why he decided to continue to become a part of PROST and other support groups even though it has already been quite long after his diagnosis. For Ross, it was simple - it has become a part of his life.   ...

37. Cyberknife® Precise Robotic Radiosurgery for Prostate Cancer with “Peter Podias” 08.06.2021

Episode 37 will be about Cyberknife.    To start, Cyberknife® is defined as per below:    CyberKnife® System uses state-of-the-art robotic technology combined with real-time image guidance to deliver precisely-targeted radiation to cancerous and non-cancerous lesions almost anywhere in the body. Real-time tumour tracking enables the delivery of high doses of radiation with sub-millimetre accuracy,...

36. Meet ‘’David Sandoe’’ - Talking Penile Prosthesis x2 & PCFA Support Groups 01.06.2021

  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 pro...

35. Meet ‘’Pulse - Duo Adam’’. Designer of Penile Vibrators for men 25.05.2021

  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...

34. 26 years Married to a Gay Man. Meet ‘’Samantha’’. 18.05.2021

  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.    Me...

33. Meet ‘Mish’ - ”My penis stopped being mesmerising”. Prostate Cancer in South Africa 11.05.2021

  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 h...

32. Facing the Tiger. Meet “’Professor Suzanne Chambers”, Psychologist & Author 04.05.2021

  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...

31. “Andy” – Black holes, a love story, heartbreak and calibrating. 27.04.2021

  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 ha...

30. Teamwork in Prostate Cancer. Meet “Punch & Judy” 20.04.2021

  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 jour...

29. Penile Prosthesis/Implants. A chat with “Dr David Sofield” 13.04.2021

  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 t...

28. Can you make penises bigger? Yes! says “Dr Jayson Oates” 06.04.2021

  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 injectab...

27. ‘’Paul’’- Prostate Cancer Conqueror & Passionate Swimmer with a Sling! 30.03.2021

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...

26. “David” - Revisited. Resilience in Advanced Prostate Cancer 23.03.2021

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 wi...

25. Penile injections – Busting the Myths with “Melissa”. A pop up episode 16.03.2021

  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...

24. ‘’Ron” – Mindset and Fighting the Black Dog in Prostate Cancer 09.03.2021

  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...   ...

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