Darragh Connolly | Penis Pumps, Prostate Health and Sex After Surgery #177
About this episode
Laura Dowling interviews Darragh Connolly about men's sexual health and recovery after prostate surgery.
Laura sits down with community pharmacist Darragh Connolly, who has built a men's health service — Men's Health Downunder — around something most clinics rush past: helping men get their sexual function back after prostate surgery. It's a candid, frequently very funny conversation about a subject usually wrapped in silence and shame. Darragh explains the male anatomy in plain (and memorable) terms, why nightly "micro-erections" keep the penis healthy, and what actually changes after a prostatectomy. He walks through how a penis pump works, what constriction rings are for, and why this isn't only for men who've had cancer surgery — smoking, diabetes, spinal injury, certain medicines and simply getting older can all play a part. Running through all of it is a hopeful message: a prostate diagnosis or surgery is not the end of sex, intimacy is far more than penetration, and men well into their 80s can still enjoy a full sex life. Darragh also makes the case for meeting men's sexual health at the pharmacy counter, not only the consultant's clinic. 🔑 Key Points Sexual health is health — and still taboo There's deep shame and silence around men's genitals and sexual function, and…
People in this episode
Host: Laura Dowling
Guest: Darragh Connolly
Topics covered
- men's health
- sexual function
- prostate surgery
- intimacy
- health education
Keywords
- penis pumps
- prostate health
- micro-erections
- sexual function
- intimacy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Men's Health Downunder
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