Discussions

The author expressed their love for the supportive community and asked for advice on weight loss and staying motivated. They shared feeling frustrated that their body doesn't reflect their inner confidence after gaining weight.

The author, a dedicated poler for over a year, feels their dancing lacks grace despite technical proficiency and is seeking advice on how to improve fluidity and elegance. They are particularly concerned with transitions and floorwork.

The author shared their experience of injuring a toenail by kicking into an invert, and expressed sadness over the damage to their already problematic feet. They warned others against this technique.

Someone is concerned about wear and tear on the internal grooves of their older pole, specifically where the joint connects. They are worried about safety and asked if this is normal for a pole of that age.

Someone is experiencing a grinding noise while spinning their pole, even after disassembly and reassembly. They are asking for suggestions to troubleshoot the issue.

The author recently purchased an Xpole and is experiencing grip issues, finding the pole feels greasy and unable to spin. They are seeking advice, as they don't have this problem in classes.

Someone is planning to get a pole for home practice but is concerned about ceiling fans in smaller rooms with lower ceilings. They are wondering if it will make it impossible to pole safely.

Someone is selling a used 50mm Lil Mynx pole that is both static and spinning. They are asking $150 and will cover shipping costs, but a mount needs to be purchased separately.

Someone asked about the hand and leg positioning for the extended butterfly pose, questioning if they were doing it 'backwards' based on tutorials. They typically move clockwise and wondered if their current setup was correct.

Someone shared a new lesson on achieving a thigh rest, including conditioning and hand placement tips. They developed the method while teaching a beginner, and are offering it to other instructors.

The author is recovering from a fractured wrist that required surgery and a metal plate. They are asking if anyone has experience returning to pole dance after a similar injury and what the recovery timeline was like.

The author is experiencing a lack of motivation to pole dance after recent changes to their medication. They are looking for ideas or advice from the community to help get back into it.

The author is choreographing a doubles pole routine to 'Le Disko' and is looking for inspiration for fight-like choreography. They want to create the illusion of fighting an unseen enemy, using each other for support and dynamic moves.

The author shared the news that their mother is dying after a sudden decline in health due to complications from antibiotics. They are grieving and struggling to cope with the loss, especially as it impacts their return to pole dancing.

Someone in a very cold and dry climate was wondering if others have tried a body grip aid called 'Pole Mamas Body Grip' to help with pole grip. They were considering using it on their inner thighs and behind their knees.

Someone asked whether a used stainless steel spinning pole would be too slippery for a beginner. They were considering a Lil Mynx pole and also asked about the usefulness of a safety mat.

The author started a thread asking members to share their pole dance idols, mentioning Rafaela Montanaro as their own inspiration. The discussion quickly grew into a long list of admired dancers.

Someone new to the site was wondering what information is visible to the public versus members only. They noticed some discussion posts were viewable even when logged out and wanted to know about blogs and videos.

The author, new to pole dancing, is looking for a pole that can be easily moved between two locations – an apartment and a house. They are unsure about the different types of poles and how they attach to ceilings without causing damage.

The author is considering an instructor course from IPDFA and is concerned about the lack of communication from the company before paying. They are looking for experiences with online instructor courses and qualifications for insurance purposes.

Someone asked if others are participating in January yoga challenges, expressing concern about forearm strain with one particular challenge and sharing their chosen alternative. They are prioritizing avoiding injury.

This thread is a celebration of a couple's anniversary. The original poster shared well wishes and acknowledged it also happened to be someone's birthday.

The author is looking for advice on where to put a pole at home, as they're limited on space and currently only have room in a cluttered living room. They're hoping to find a good amount of space for a beginner.

Someone shared an inspirational quote about self-improvement and starting where you are. They posted it as motivation for the new year and beyond.

Members started a thread to share the names they've given their poles, inspired by a previous joke topic. The author wanted to see what creative names people came up with.