Discussions

A new member shared that she's a 22-year-old mother and military wife who recently started pole dancing and is looking to connect with other moms in the San Diego area. She's finding it hard to find practice time with a nine-month-old.

The author, a beginner who started poling in May, successfully completed a fireman spin and a pole sit but is now struggling to repeat the spin. They wondered if it was just luck and asked for advice on how to regain the move.

The author is attempting a move involving transitioning from an inverted crucifix to a handstand and then standing, but is experiencing discomfort during the leg lowering portion. They are seeking advice on how to modify the move to avoid pain.

The author is setting up a home pole studio in their garage after their studio closed and asked for advice on how much space to leave between poles to avoid collisions.

The author is thrilled to share that their partner agreed to purchase a pole before their birthday. They are anticipating the arrival of a new pole and are already thinking about what to name it.

Someone is frustrated with the forum's search function, explaining it doesn't return relevant results or allow for specific searches. They used a past thread about a 'bum slide' as an example of the issue.

Someone shared a link to a pole dancing competition where a performer known as Charley is a contestant and asked others to vote for her. The author learned about the competition through other performers.

Someone is hosting a free pole jam at a studio in Northern California on June 26th. They asked people to contact the studio if they'd like to attend and directed them to the studio's website for details.

The original poster asked about the hardest part of watching videos of oneself pole dancing, noting a tendency to focus on perceived body flaws rather than the performance. They shared struggles with things like dead arm syndrome and body image.

Someone asked for advice on maintaining momentum during spins on the pole, specifically wanting to link more moves together without slowing down. They understand the theory of how body position affects spin but are struggling to apply it.

A member started a thread asking if others have YouTube channels dedicated to pole videos, and shared their own username. They were hoping to connect with and support other polers on the platform.

A member expressed concern about non-participating users potentially viewing videos as pornography and suggested privacy settings like 'friending' or flagging. They felt this would make the community safer for posting.

Someone was deciding between a colored Lil Mynx pole and a stainless steel one, asking if the cheaper colored options were worth avoiding. They were looking for a second pole, specifically a 50mm diameter.

A member asked whether to continue poling through bruises, specifically on the feet and thighs from climbing and pole sits. They wondered if pushing through helps toughen skin or just makes things worse.

Someone noticed a message on the manufacturer’s website about upcoming new features for their poles and asked if anyone had more information. The author had emailed the company for details and planned to share any response.

The author is considering purchasing a second pole and asked for input on what features they might want, given their experience with their current 50mm chrome pole. They detailed both the pros and cons of their existing setup.

The author was planning a trip to the San Antonio, Texas area and asked if anyone knew of pole studios offering drop-in classes. They were going to be away from their pole for a week and wanted to continue training.

A member asked if the lessons could be viewed on a PS3, as they’d heard it was possible. They were concerned about purchasing the lessons if they couldn’t be accessed on their TV through this method.

The author asked for advice on what to do with their free hand while pole dancing, describing it as looking awkward and 'dinosaur-like'. They were hoping for suggestions beyond simply sticking it out or holding it down.

Someone discovered scratches on their powder-coated pole after their partner cleaned and re-installed it, as the partner was wearing a ring. They are asking if there’s a way to remove the scratches.

The author shared a solution they found for protecting a soft wood floor in their pole space. They installed a sheet of vinyl flooring over the wood to prevent further scratches and damage.

The author is seeking advice on how to start eating a healthier diet and lose weight, as they've gained weight since quitting smoking and have irregular eating habits. They are looking for meal ideas and foods to avoid.

Someone recently purchased the Kendra Wilkinson Sport Pole by X-Pole and asked if it was the same quality as other X-Pole models, as they had difficulty finding reviews. They were concerned it might be lower quality due to being a celebrity-edition product.

The author shared a video of Natasha Wang’s performance on The View, praising her representation of the pole community. The post sparked a discussion about the relationship between pole dance and stripping.

Someone shared their excitement about getting their first pole dancing bruises – four in total! They playfully wondered if this meant they were officially a 'real' poler.