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The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Mens Sexual HealthAuthor: Sexologist Melissa Hadley Barrett
With over 219,000 streams and nearly 200 episodes, The Penis Project Podcasthosted by Australian Nurse Practitioner and Sexologist Melissa Hadley Barrett offers groundbreaking conversations about mens 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, Peyronies 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 mens health issues. Available on all major podcast platforms, with new episodes every fortnightstart listening today. Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Medicine, Sexuality Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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216: Penile Fillers, HoleTox & The Art of Male Aesthetics with Injector Chris (Lushful Aesthetics)
Episode 212
Tuesday, 10 March, 2026
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 Practitioner who has become one of the world’s leading experts in penile aesthetics, including penis fillers, scrotal enhancement, ShowTox, Scro-Fill, HoleTox, and more. Chris brings a unique combination of artistry, anatomy, and sexual-health expertise to a niche area of men’s health that is rapidly growing but often misunderstood. Together, Melissa and Chris unpack the science, the artistry, the risks, and the motivations behind male cosmetic procedures—from girth fillers to anal Botox—while smashing stigma and celebrating patients’ right to feel confident in their bodies. Whether you're curious, skeptical, or considering enhancement yourself, this is an honest, deeply educational, boundary-pushing conversation you won’t want to miss. This Episode, We Cover: Chris shares his journey from makeup artistry → biology → nursing → nurse practitioner, and how combining aesthetics with sexual health led him to create Lushful Aesthetics, one of the most recognised male-enhancement clinics in the US. Melissa and Chris dive into: The difference between cosmetic artistry and simply “knowing the technique” Why penile filler is nothing like facial filler The rise of revision work—and why many patients are coming in after botched jobs elsewhere Ideal candidates for girth enhancement Why proper technique preserves sensitivity What partners think—and why many return to get procedures themselves! Chris also explains some of the most intriguing procedures in modern sexual health: ShowTox™ Botox in the shaft to reduce retraction and help men appear more like a “shower” than a “grower”. HoleTox™ Anal Botox for: Easier and more comfortable anal play Anal spasms Proctalgia fugax Chronic fissures Post-surgical spasm (With important safeguards to prevent incontinence) Scro-Fill™ Scrotal filler to enhance fullness, particularly for men experiencing: Testicular retraction Loss of volume from testosterone suppression Aesthetic concerns Preference for a fuller “hang” Penile Filler 101 How Chris approaches girth enhancement with an artist’s eye Why anatomy varies dramatically and requires tailored technique The dangers of “one-size-fits-all” injectors Typical filler volumes, costs, longevity & touch-up schedules Why shaft fillers should be placed along the sides, not the top Preserving the dorsal nerve to maintain sexual sensation How to counsel men who want only subtle changes vs. those wanting dramatic gains Peyronie’s Disease & Aesthetics Why filler cannot treat plaque—but can improve post-treatment symmetry When cosmetic filler can help visually balance a penis after deformity Premature Ejaculation & Fillers Can glans filler help? What the early research shows Stigma, Masculinity & Why Men Want Enhancements The shift toward openness in gay and straight communities Generational differences in disclosure Why older men (including 70+) are embracing enhancements Male cosmetic procedures as the new “sports car” Connect with Chris Instagram: @injectorchris Clinic: Lushful Aesthetics (NY & San Diego) https://www.lushfulaesthetics.com/ Resources & Links: Book a telehealth consult with our sexual health nurse practitioners at Restorative Health Clinic For more information check out our websites www.rshealth.com.au , www.makehardeasy.com.au and www.melissahadleybarrett.com Listen & Subscribe If you found this episode helpful, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! Your feedback helps us continue bringing important conversations to light. Search for The Penis Project Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite podcast app. Connect With Us We love hearing from real people, navigating penile health. If you’d like to share your journey or ask a question, get in touch. Email: admin@rshealth.com.au Websites: https://rshealth.com.au/ All genders https://makehardeasy.com.au https://melissahadleybarrett.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissahadleybarrett/ https://www.instagram.com/restorativehealth.clinic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@melissahadleybarrett TikTok: @melissahadleybarrett Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/p/Melissa-Hadley-Barrett-100085237672685/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085146627814 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-hadley-barrett/ TEDX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjHj1YTmLoA
