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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, 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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In this refreshingly honest episode, Melissa chats with the inspiring and trailblazing Dr. Amy Pearlman—a US-based female urologist, twin, and co-founder of the Prime Institute in Florida. Known for her progressive and patient-first approach, Amy opens up about her journey into men’s health, the procedures she performs (including penile girth enhancement), and the power of confidence in sexual wellbeing.
This episode dives deep into:
- Why Amy chose a career in urology
- How penile enhancement treatments like hyaluronic acid fillers are helping men regain confidence
- The rise of penile retraction as a commonly ignored concern—and what can be done about it
- Using tools like Restorex and vacuum erection devices for rehabilitation and enhancement
- Why Botox for the penis (Bocox) might be the next frontier in treating ED and penile retraction
- The role of filler sleeves in preserving shape post-injection
- Her concierge model of care and how it allows for more personalised, holistic men’s health treatment.
Dr. Pearlman also busts myths and shares real-world insight from her clinical experience. Melissa shares a fascinating case of six men from Papua New Guinea searching for penis enlargement in Perth!
Key Topics Covered:
- Penile girth enhancement with hyaluronic acid filler
- Filler safety, reversibility, and realistic expectations
- Why sexual confidence matters in treating premature ejaculation
- Treating penile retraction and post-surgical shrinkage
- Erectile dysfunction therapies: PDE5 inhibitors, daily tadalafil vs. on-demand Spontan spray
- How Dr. Pearlman learned procedures after formal training—and why that matters
- The difference between snake oil and real innovation in men’s health
- Cosmetic urology vs. functional outcomes: bridging the gap
About Dr. Amy Pearlman:
Amy is a board-certified urologist, medical educator, and co-founder of the Prime Institute. Her career spans academic medicine, transgender surgery, male sexual health, hormone therapy, and now cosmetic urology with a focus on confidence, body image, and function. Known for her progressive mindset, Amy trains other professionals and speaks globally on men’s health and innovation in urological care.
- Prime Institute: www.theprimeinstitute.com
- Follow Amy on Instagram: @amypearlmanmd
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- Book a telehealth consult with our sexual health nurse practitioners at Restorative Health Clinic
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