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The Big Lap

This year, multi award winning Pharmacist and founder of Mens Health Downunder, Brad Butt, is travelling around Australia. Brad will be stopping off to present to anyone and everyone interested in prostate cancer with the hope of opening up conversations about mens urological health.

In this episode Brad discusses his upcoming trip and his passion for helping to improve mens health, especially in rural and remote communities.

Natural Health Solutions for Erectile Dysfunction

Lets be honest.

No one REALLY wants to take a pill and for as long as we’ve spoken to doctors and pharmacists and our allied health care team we’ve been told we “are what we eat” and that with a little bit of diet, exercise and self-care we can improve our overall health.

In this episode we talk with Naturopath Alice Flannery to discuss Natural Treatment options for Erectile Dysfunction (ED). Alice will cover various foods and supplements along with lifestyle changes that can improve the outcomes for those suffering from ED.

Premature Ejaculation – CBT Treatment

In this episode we talk with Anel Martinez a Neurosexologist specialising in sex therapy and sex education, mental health and human behaviour about treatments for Premature Ejaculation (or PE). Anel is based in Spain and works as a Clinical Sexologist for MYHIXEL.

MYHIXEL markets a system that combines an educational app and a lifelike device to create the perfect alternative to traditional medical treatments for premature ejaculation. The system utilises Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (or CBT) to help men learn about the mind-body connection, and hopefully reduce their anxiety and improve their sex lives.

As a non-pharmaceutical treatment for PE this could be the solution many men are looking for.

Premature Ejaculation – Medication Treatments

In this episode we talk with Stephen De Pretre from Belgium, the CEO of Sapphire Pharmaceuticals about the causes and various treatment options available for PE (or Premature Ejaculation). Stephen also discusses in detail, his company’s PE treatment called Promescent, which is a topical lidocaine-based treatment may help some men who have PE issues. This treatment may not be for everyone could provide an important tool in the toolbox for treating PE.

Innovative ways to take medication

As time goes by and we use the same medication over several years, sometimes the problem we are medicating for can worsen and also the medication can become less effective.

Compounding is when a pharmacist “custom makes” a medication, providing a specialised solution for doctors and patients. Medications can be prepared in alternative ways by compounding pharmacies, so you take it in a slightly different way to improve its efficacy, which may mean no more swallowing tablets!  In this episode, Brad talks us through some of the different medication forms available and the possible benefits of these.

The Importance of Prehabilitation

When talking about prehabilitation, we are referring to the importance of getting your ‘affairs’ in order before surgery or consultation (like tidying up that messy garage so you know where everything is prior to starting to work on your car). Prehabilitation prior to prostate surgery is about ensuring you are in tip-top condition, as an upcoming patient, to help enable the best possible outcome. This can involve getting information, starting specific exercises, connecting with other health professionals, losing a bit of weight, improving your general fitness and eating well.

This also refers to stocking up on the supplies you may need during recovery. In other words, planning ahead, as much as possible, and prepping yourself for what you might be in for post-surgery. In this episode, Brad talks about some of the steps you can take to prepare, both physically and mentally, to assist with optimal recovery.

The Quirky World beyond Pads and Clamps

Dealing with continence issues can be difficult at the best of times after exploring the use of pads and mechanical clamps there may seem like there are no other solutions.

In this Episode Brad discusses some of the more “quirky” solutions to help combat this debilitating condition.

Injection Support Devices

Self-injection can psychologically be a difficult thing for anyone to master and this can be made even more difficult when you have to inject yourself in your most sensitive of areas.

In this episode Brad discusses a variety of devices you can purchase that can make the process of injecting yourself a little easier.

Penile Traction Therapy

In this episode Brad and Warwick discuss science behind Penile Traction Therapy, why it is used and how it works. In addition the pros and cons of a number of different traction devices are discussed. For most, this is a little known topic, but as you will find out the use of Penile Traction Therapy can literally be a game changer for many men suffering from a variety of urological issues.

A review of Vacuum Erection Devices (VEDs) aka “Penis Pumps”

In this episode Brad and Warwick discuss the pros and cons of a number of different models of Vacuum Erection Devices (VEDs) aka Penis Pumps.  VEDs are an essential part of post prostatectomy rehab along with an excellent aid for men with erectile issues.  This deep dive into the topic will help potential users identify what are the differences between the various devices and also what device might be the most suitable each patient.