218: Making RestoreX (traction) More Comfortable for Men with Peyronie’s Disease

Host: Melissa Hadley Barrett Guest: Richard Connell

Category: Men’s Sexual Health | Peyronie’s Disease | Penile Rehabilitation | Erectile Dysfunction

Episode Summary:

Peyronie’s disease can affect much more than the penis. It can impact confidence, intimacy, relationships, and emotional wellbeing. Many men suffer in silence or give up on treatment when it feels too hard, too uncomfortable, or too embarrassing to talk about.

Episode Description:

In this follow-up episode of The Penis Project Podcast, Melissa Hadley Barrett welcomes back Richard Connell, inventor of the Comfort Grip, to talk about what’s changed since his first appearance on the show (Episode 194).

If you’ve ever struggled with the original RestoreX clamp (or any traction device) slipping, pinching, bruising, or simply being too awkward to use consistently, this episode is packed with practical insights. Melissa and Richard discuss why so many men give up on traction therapy too early, and how small design changes can make a huge difference to comfort, confidence, and long-term results.

Richard explains how the Comfort Grip helps men who find the standard clamp too painful, too fiddly, or too difficult to reach in a flaccid state. The conversation also explores his newer innovation, the Comfort Bend, which is designed to make counter bending more comfortable by reducing pressure points and improving the way force is distributed during treatment.

Melissa also shares what she’s seeing in clinic, including how these add-ons are helping men stay consistent with traction therapy, especially those with Peyronie’s disease, penile shortening, or difficulty tolerating the original setup. The episode finishes with a broader discussion about innovation in men’s health, the lag between clinical evidence and real-world problem-solving, and why practical, low-risk solutions matter so much in this space.

In this episode we cover:

• Why some men find penile traction therapy difficult to tolerate

• Common problems with the standard RestoreX clamp, including slipping and discomfort

• How the Comfort Grip may help improve comfort and usability

• What the Comfort Bend is and why it may help with counter bending

• Why consistency matters in Peyronie’s disease treatment

• The challenges some uncircumcised men may experience with traction devices

• Why practical solutions in men’s health can make a real difference

• How better support and better design may help men stay engaged in treatment

About Richard Connell:

Richard Connell is the inventor of the Comfort Grip, an accessory designed to improve comfort and usability for men using the RestoreX penile traction device. His work has focused on solving the real problems men report when trying to use traction therapy consistently, including pain, slipping, awkward setup, and difficulty with counterbending.

Need support with Peyronie’s disease?

At Restorative Health Clinic, we support men with:

• Peyronie’s disease

• erectile dysfunction

• Premature ejaculation

• Phimosis

• penile rehabilitation after prostate cancer treatment

• sexual recovery and confidence

• men’s health concerns affecting intimacy and wellbeing

We offer telehealth consultations Australia/ World-wide, making it easier for men to access experienced, compassionate support no matter where they live.

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

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