The Penis Project Sexologist Melissa Hadley Barrett and Physiotherapist Dr Jo Milios

This week we hear the story of Faryar who had his prostate removed in November 2023. If you are a regular listener to The Penis Project you may have heard stories of “young blokes” who recover quickly and this prostate removal business is a blip on the radar for them, you may even think “well that’s ok for these young fellas”.  But this is a story of guy a bit older who has an amazing recovery. Why did he have such a smooth recovery? 
I believe prior preparation is the key. This is not to say that you can have done everything right and still have troubles but is you put in the work you are more like to have a speedy recovery. 
Faryar has had a personal trainer for 15 years and consequently started his journey in tip-top shape which helped his recovery. Listen here, to see how you can improve your quality of life and performance with exercise and specific training.  
Please don’t let this story give you FOMO, instead think “I can do that too” and get moving, or as a well-known sports brand puts it “Just Do It!”
 
Websites: 
https://melissahadleybarrett.com   Men’s health only 
https://rshealth.com.au/  All genders 
http://www.menshealthphysiotherapy.com.au/ 
http://prost.com.au/ 
  
Facebook: 
https://m.facebook.com/p/Melissa-Hadley-Barrett-100085237672685/ 
https://www.facebook.com/Restorativeshealthclinic 
 
Instagram: 
https://www.instagram.com/melissahadleybarrett/ 
https://www.instagram.com/rshealth_perth/ 
  
Linkedin: 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-hadley-barrett/ 
  
 

Today we speak with Ken who recently celebrated his 70th Birthday. I met Ken when he had his prostate removed, however today we are not discussing his prostate cancer journey but his life journey of being born left-handed, with a stutter and gay.
This is a story that I found fascinating. Did you know that being gay was only decriminalized in Australia in 1980’s to the 2000’s depending on the state, USA 1970’s in some states and 2000’s in others, in the United Kingdom 1980’s to late 1990’s.  
In this podcast we discuss this and many more interesting facts we should all know. Plus, some suggestions on how to deal with a child or grandchild ‘coming out’.  
Websites: 
https://melissahadleybarrett.com   Men’s health only 
https://rshealth.com.au/  All genders 
http://www.menshealthphysiotherapy.com.au/ 
http://prost.com.au/ 
  
Facebook: 
https://m.facebook.com/p/Melissa-Hadley-Barrett-100085237672685/ 
https://www.facebook.com/Restorativeshealthclinic 
 
Instagram: 
https://www.instagram.com/melissahadleybarrett/ 
https://www.instagram.com/rshealth_perth/ 
  
Linkedin: 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-hadley-barrett/ 

In this episode I speak to the amazing founder of “A Touchy Subject”, Victoria Cullen. https://www.atouchysubject.com/ 
A Touchy Subject is a great resource for men and their partners about sexual recovery when diagnosed with prostate cancer. They are obsessed with uncovering ‘the practical stuff’ from the latest clinical literature, and from the thousands of conversations we have with men ‘MacGyvering’ their way through sexual recovery. They have YouTube videos, blogs, free programs and more to help you on your journey. They also have a list of recommended products to help with the process. 
Victoria and I chat about common issues we hear from men and their partners and ways to navigate them. The overarching thought is that; it takes a bit work, ingenuity, a sense of humour, and my favorite skill, “stickability”.
 
Links from discussion with Victoria Cullen “A Touchy Subject”: 
- Rehab program: https://www.atouchysubject.com/help-for-ed-post-prostate-surgery 
- This is where the Vacurect mastery course will be (demo videos + top tips): https://www.atouchysubject.com/ed-vacuum-pump-vacurect-demonstration-video 
- Tess Deveze's two-minute game: https://medium.com/@connectabletherapies/how-a-simple-2-minutes-saved-my-sex-during-cancer-treatments-482a174d25d2 
- Soft penis pleasure course: https://connectable.podia.com/penis-pleasure/jfxm5 
- Vulva pleasure course: https://connectable.podia.com/vulva-masterclass/jfxm5 
- Study on erectile function return (but not necessarily sexual satisfaction): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30033192/ (Terrier et al., 2018) 
- My Ilo egg vibrator https://melissahadleybarrett.com/product/my-ilo-egg-vibrator/ 
- Pump Hub waitlist: https://atouchysubject.com/pump-hub-signup 
- Pump-A-Sutra waitlist: https://www.atouchysubject.com/pump-a-sutra-signup 
Vacurect affiliate links: 
- Australia/New Zealand - https://www.vacumed.com.au/product/vacurect-otc10/?ref=1 
- USA/Canada - https://www.mainspringmedical.com/pages/lp-cullen?aff=2 
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Websites: 
https://melissahadleybarrett.com   Men’s health only 
https://rshealth.com.au/  All genders 
http://www.menshealthphysiotherapy.com.au/ 
http://prost.com.au/ 
  
Facebook: 
https://m.facebook.com/p/Melissa-Hadley-Barrett-100085237672685/ 
https://www.facebook.com/Restorativeshealthclinic 
 
Instagram: 
https://www.instagram.com/melissahadleybarrett/ 
https://www.instagram.com/rshealth_perth/ 
  
Linkedin: 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-hadley-barrett/ 
 

Is it possible to break your penis? Yes it is.  
Today we discuss this tricky penis problem with Liam. This issue is always a problem but even more so when your penis is your livelihood.  
Listen here to find out how he broke it, what it felt like and the treatment to get back together.  
This is a fascinating story that will make yours eyes water if you are a penis owner.  
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Websites: 
https://melissahadleybarrett.com   Men’s health only 
https://rshealth.com.au/  All genders 
http://www.menshealthphysiotherapy.com.au/ 
http://prost.com.au/ 
  
Facebook: 
https://m.facebook.com/p/Melissa-Hadley-Barrett-100085237672685/ 
https://www.facebook.com/Restorativeshealthclinic 
 
Instagram: 
https://www.instagram.com/melissahadleybarrett/ 
https://www.instagram.com/rshealth_perth/ 
  
Linkedin: 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-hadley-barrett/ 
 

In this episode of the "Penis Project Podcast," I chat with Jason Phillips to discuss his journey following his prostate surgery. Jason wants to give back, get on with life as he knows it and most importantly raise awareness about prostate cancer for other men.
His way of doing it?
Running 129km in rural Western Australia to raise money for research at PCFA.   
I hope you enjoy this inspiring story. Follow his training and run at his socials below. He leaves the starting blocks 24th April and is hoping to finish on the 25th April (ANZAC day). 
 
This is the link to Jason’s official PCFA fundraising page: 
https://fundraise.pcfa.org.au/s/1762/1879 
 
The following are the links to Jason’s socials: 
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jason.phillips.5891 
Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/jason_phillips_05/ 
 
Episode Summary 
 - Prostate cancer treatment journey  
 - Getting on with life as ‘normal’ 
 - Survival 
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Websites: 
https://melissahadleybarrett.com   Men’s health only 
https://rshealth.com.au/  All genders 
http://www.menshealthphysiotherapy.com.au/ 
http://prost.com.au/ 
  
Facebook: 
https://m.facebook.com/p/Melissa-Hadley-Barrett-100085237672685/ 
https://www.facebook.com/Restorativeshealthclinic 
 
Instagram: 
https://www.instagram.com/melissahadleybarrett/ 
https://www.instagram.com/rshealth_perth/ 
  
Linkedin: 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-hadley-barrett/ 
  

In this episode of the "Penis Project Podcast," I chat with Jenny and Peter to discuss Peter's journey with penile implants following his prostate surgery. They cover various topics related to the decision-making process, surgery, recovery, and post-surgery experiences. Peter details his pre-surgery anxieties, which surprisingly gave way to a smooth recovery with minimal discomfort. Jenny and Peter kindly and openly share their experiences relating to sexual activity, challenging common beliefs about older adults and sex. 
Episode Summary 
Initial Diagnosis and Decision-Making 
Surgery Experience 
Post-Surgery Challenges 
Sexual Experience 
Health Benefits and Aging 
Future Improvements 
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Websites: 
https://melissahadleybarrett.com   Men’s health only 
https://rshealth.com.au/  All genders 
http://www.menshealthphysiotherapy.com.au/ 
http://prost.com.au/ 
  
Facebook: 
https://m.facebook.com/p/Melissa-Hadley-Barrett-100085237672685/ 
https://www.facebook.com/Restorativeshealthclinic 
 
Instagram: 
https://www.instagram.com/melissahadleybarrett/ 
https://www.instagram.com/rshealth_perth/ 
  
Linkedin: 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-hadley-barrett/