So, when did YOUR pole burn subside?

freakiel started this discussion · 3/17/2010

So I ran across Journey's post in researcher's topic where she mentions that one of the biggest questions new pole dancers ask is when they will be able to do a pole sit without it hurting. I know that the answer to this question is that it takes time and patience but depends on each person. But, I want to ask how long in to attempting it could YOU do a pole sit without it feeling like Jaws was attempting to use your inner thighs as his midnight snack?

13 replies

polergirl · 3/18/2010
I was lucky and found my "sweet spot" early on, so no pole burn from pole sit, ever! My first pole burn was from inverted crucifix, and that was just the first time until I sorted out my contact points a little better.
Journey · 3/18/2010
From a pole sit??? Um... probably a few weeks, maybe, and that was poling just about every day. I'm still not entirely pain-free but it's more like discomfort than actual pain. It's hard to pinpoint exactly when it happened, it's not like I went "Whoa! This doesn't hurt anymore!" Moves like the gemini and scorpio don't bother me at all anymore. Now, as for the superman... I have to be in a particularly tolerant mood for me not to jump off the pole doubled over my thighs after 0.2 seconds. I hate that move... 😈
freakiel · 3/18/2010
I was lucky and found my "sweet spot" early on, so no pole burn from pole sit, ever! My first pole burn was from inverted crucifix, and that was just the first time until I sorted out my contact points a little better. wow, lucky lucky girl! From a pole sit??? Um... probably a few weeks, maybe, and that was poling just about every day. I'm still not entirely pain-free but it's more like discomfort than actual pain. It's hard to pinpoint exactly when it happened, it's not like I went "Whoa! This doesn't hurt anymore!" Moves like the gemini and scorpio don't bother me at all anymore. Now, as for the superman... I have to be in a particularly tolerant mood for me not to jump off the pole doubled over my thighs after 0.2 seconds. I hate that move... 😈 haha i've heard that about the superman!
FreeTheSun · 3/18/2010
pole sit a few weeks, but in general, never... it just finds a new place on my body to live. 🌈
luvlee · 3/18/2010
I never really thought about it but I have been poling for a year and a half and never experienced this pole burn. I could sleep in a pole sit. It really must be different for everyone. There is a plastic pole at a club I go to and it will burn when you slide down real quick, but that is something that goes right away.
SissyBuns · 3/18/2010
I can't recall when it stoppped burning. It just happened, LOL. I guess it would depend on how much you practice, the more you do it the quicker you'd build up the tolerance and find your sweet spot I suppose.
Poleluver · 3/19/2010
I started weekly classes since before Halloween and I would say- for me and I'm at a slow pace for everything. I am now able to edure a lot more for me than when I started. I would say that I have found that time when it is now a little easier.
freakiel · 3/19/2010
look at all you lucky girls that never had it! i took lessons for about 2/3 months before i had to take a long hiatus and although i wasn't taking classes every day or even attempting the pole sit every lesson, i never got used to the feeling. i think i remember it being a little less painful, but it still hurt like hell. and now, it feels even worse on chrome because not only does it hurt but i am slowly slipping down. haha i thought it would be easier for me because i have thunder thighs, but not so much! 🙄
polarbearlove · 3/19/2010
About two months ago... It was amazing because I did a CAR and omg it doesnt hurt nearly as bad!!!! I think I did a happy dance too! Its not like 100% gone but its not like oh fudge cant do *hops off pole* lol
freakiel · 3/19/2010
About two months ago... It was amazing because I did a CAR and omg it doesnt hurt nearly as bad!!!! I think I did a happy dance too! Its not like 100% gone but its not like oh fudge cant do *hops off pole* lol yay! how long have you been poling?
x Sakura x · 3/19/2010
Aww lucky people who never had it 😛 Mine took a few weeks to go completely. First time I did a pole sit I could have cried it hurt so much (there may have been a lot of swearing) but I was so pleased I couldn't stop doing it at every opportunity, despite how much it hurt. Like everyone said I think it's just building up tolerance and getting the practice in. Now I find it quite comfy! Also in response to the Superman! Yar that is the worst! But again it fades, gradually lol x
polarbearlove · 3/20/2010
About two months ago... It was amazing because I did a CAR and omg it doesnt hurt nearly as bad!!!! I think I did a happy dance too! Its not like 100% gone but its not like oh fudge cant do *hops off pole* lol yay! how long have you been poling? I have been playing with it off and on for like 10 months. I would do it for like a month straight and then I wouldnt touch my pole for two months. 🙂
Solya · 3/20/2010
I think the burn goes away when you learn to use your thigh muscles better. In the beginning you rely a lot more on skin to keep you sitting on the pole, but later on you start using muscle strength to keep you in place - at least this is how it happened for me, took like a month I guess. It will go away sooner or later, don't worry! 🙂