Discussions

Someone shared a video of their pole dancing, showcasing an eagle pose and other difficult moves. They invited others to check out their YouTube channel for more content.

Someone shared a funny video they found on a video platform, wanting to share a laugh with the community. The video appears to be comedic in nature.

A member noticed issues with the video uploader, experiencing an IO error message after attempting to upload videos. They created the thread to ask the site administrators to address the technical problem.

The author shared their excitement about starting pole dancing and experiencing quick progress with a 30-day program. They also expressed disappointment with negative reactions and misconceptions from people on social media regarding pole as a fitness activity.

The author shared feeling hurt and unsupported by her husband, who feels she prioritizes pole and a new car over him and their children. She feels unfairly restricted from hobbies outside the home.

A new pole dancer shared their excitement and intimidation after receiving their first pole, asking for advice on where to begin and expressing concerns about grip and strength. They were feeling overwhelmed by how much there is to learn.

Someone asked whether to focus on achieving a fully square split before beginning oversplit training, as they have a split on one side but with a turned-out hip. They were looking for advice on where to start with oversplits.

The author is anxious about their hands slipping during their upcoming pole competition performances, both solo and in a doubles routine. They've been building grip strength naturally but are worried about slipping during spins, especially in the solo routine.

The author, new to pole dancing, expressed confusion about stretching techniques, specifically the concept of contracting muscles during stretches. They were seeking clarification on how this relates to relaxing and lengthening muscles.

A member shared a Facebook post about X-Pole potentially releasing powder-coated poles and asked if it was true. The discussion expanded to include a new silicone finish and a portable pole system called 'PoleAway'.

The author, recently moved to intermediate level, was seeking sports bra recommendations after experiencing support issues with her current bras during inversions. She was considering a different Victoria's Secret option.

Someone is frustrated with practicing pole dance on carpet, finding it difficult for floor work and sliding. They asked for solutions to protect the carpet and improve their grip.

The author was discouraged after recording herself pole dancing, feeling self-conscious about her body and comparing herself negatively to others. She asked if anyone else experienced this when starting lessons.

The author is excited about the upcoming May challenges and shared they successfully completed two challenges in the previous month. They are looking forward to participating again.

Someone is planning to rent a house near the PoleCon event and is looking for people to share the cost. They are hoping to find housemates to keep the price between $30-$50 a night.

Someone suggested that pole dancers could save money on travel and workshops by staying with each other instead of hotels. They proposed a system for connecting people willing to host others.

The author announced she is pregnant with her third child and shared her experience poling through pregnancy. She asked if others had similar experiences and offered to answer questions.

The author is experiencing soreness and bruising under their bottom from learning new pole moves like pole sits and the diamond cut. They are asking if they are doing the moves incorrectly and seeking advice on how to alleviate the discomfort and speed up healing.

Someone asked for advice on climbing a spinning pole, as they find it spins too quickly and makes climbing difficult. They were hoping for tips to achieve the smooth climbs they see in videos.

Someone is planning to attend the Pole Expo and asked if anyone knew how to hire a stage pole for a demonstration booth. They were hoping to avoid the expense of transporting one.

This thread began with someone asking if there were other pole dancers in the St. Louis, Missouri area to connect with. The author was hoping to find pole friends.

Someone is taking pole, polefit, and floor work classes five days a week, with consecutive days of activity, and wondered if this frequency might hinder muscle growth or lead to injury. They were unsure if they needed more spread-out rest days.

A member is seeking advice on maintaining straight legs during straight leg inverts, both from the floor and climbing. They are finding their legs bend during the movement and are looking for tips to correct this.

The author is seeking advice on inverting while spinning on the pole, specifically experiencing issues with speed, balance, and disorientation. They are inverting from the floor and are looking for technique tips.

Someone shared a poetic reflection on dismantling their pole setup and the feelings of finality and transformation that come with it. They expressed a sense of both loss and hope for a future return to the practice.