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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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Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
146. Your Partner’s Solution to Painful Sex
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
Hear it from Sarah and her THERMIVa experience
If your partner is experiencing painful sex even while using a lubricant, THERMIva might be the answer.
Our guest today, Sarah, was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 36. Part of her treatment required her to be put into menopause early… that means hot flushes that come on hard and fast, loss of hair, and being dry down there.
So, four months into her treatment, Sarah started to notice pain while having sex. So painful that not even a long shower can relieve it.
A chance encounter with Kendall introduced her to THERMIVA. With this treatment, Sarah says that from 8/10 pain during sex, it’s now ZERO.
This treatment is not just for breast cancer survivors it is for all women with this issue. A non-hormonal option to treat vaginal atrophy, dryness and discomfort.
Summary (Outline only)
Some of the topics that were discussed in the episode are:
- Getting diagnosed with cancer at 36
- Why was Sarah put into menopause as part of her treatment
- Painful sex during treatment and why
- THERMIVa treatment; the procedure from start to finish
- What a person would feel while undergoing THERMIVa
- Effects of THERMIVa on Sarah’s sex life
Resources
Book you or your partner’s THERMIVa session today. Contact admin@rshealth.com.au
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What a legend, thank you, Sarah, so brave for sharing, Going thru prostate cancer and my partner going thru menopause at the same time, but any activity is exactly as you described, this is something she can look into if she feels it’s right for her 😊
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