Discussions

Someone shared a funny parody video of Nickelback performed on a pole, created to raise awareness for breast cancer. The author thought others might enjoy it, especially newer members of the community.

The author is disappointed their first pole order (a 50mm) is on backorder and is considering accepting a 45mm pole instead. They are a beginner with some lessons and sought advice on which diameter is better to learn on.

The author is struggling to install their pole because they can't locate a ceiling joist to safely support it. They are feeling very frustrated after months of not being able to use the pole.

Someone shared a Groupon deal for pole and body-sculpting classes at a studio in Boston. They were excited about the deal as it encouraged them to try a new studio.

Someone is looking to buy a used X Pole, having previously sold theirs. They posted to see if anyone was looking to sell an unwanted pole.

Someone is putting together a care package for their daughter, who is stationed in Iraq with the USAF, and is asking for ideas on what to include. They know her stepmom is athletic and are looking for suggestions beyond snacks and candy.

A member asked for help winning a Facebook contest to get a discount on pole dance classes. The contest required liking a studio page and a specific comment.

A member noticed a trend of pole dancers owning cats and wondered if there was a connection between the two. They shared their own experience with their two cats who are curious about the pole.

The author is working on handsprings, specifically twisted and true grip variations, and is wondering about the difficulty of each. They find success kicking up into a twisted grip handspring but struggle with the traditional mount.

The author is having trouble with the commenting function on the site, specifically when trying to reply to comments on profiles. They wondered if it was a user error or a site issue.

The author is celebrating finally achieving a 'Booty Shake' move after several attempts. They are also wondering if this type of post is better suited for a personal blog.

The author noticed several people in the pole community have partners who are photographers and wondered if this is a common trend. They were curious about what this might say about those drawn to pole dancing.

The author is looking for a list of stretches to improve flexibility and work towards achieving the splits, feeling stuck on where to begin. They asked for recommendations or examples of routines.

The author is struggling with the tuck invert, specifically tipping back into the position and experiencing upper back pain during the descent. They are a self-taught poler using online lessons.

The author asked for ideas for an April challenge. Suggestions ranged from a 'Spring Break' theme to dancing to music from a foreign language or the year someone was born.

Someone shared a music video with impressive cinematography and thought a particular dancer would have been perfect for it. They felt the video featured very little actual pole dancing.

Someone shared that a recent breakup was impacting their pole practice and energy levels, asking if others had experienced this. They were feeling down and wanted to regain their strength and motivation.

Someone recently moved and discovered their new home has ceilings too low for their pole with extensions. They asked if it would be safe to use the pole without any extension pieces.

Someone new to the community is saving for lessons and a pole, and asked if the pre-pole strength training videos require a pole. They were wondering if they could start the training before having a pole.

A new member, 57 years old, shared her excitement about starting pole dancing despite having limited strength and being new to fitness. She was hoping for inspiration and information about 'pole jams'.

The author wants to politely ask her husband to give her space while she pole dances, as she feels self-conscious practicing in front of him. She worries about looking awkward and losing focus.

The original poster asked for advice on cleaning a brass pole that was leaving a residue. The discussion expanded to include cleaning different pole types and issues with grip.

The author was inspired by a featured video of a basic pole move and expressed feeling intimidated by it, wondering if others felt similarly when first learning. They asked if others experienced feeling uncoordinated and tangled when starting out.

The author, a mother of three, is questioning her confidence in having a pole at home after a friend's teenage son expressed discomfort with the idea. She's concerned about how her children and their friends might perceive her hobby as they get older.

Someone asked about the 'butterfly' yoga stretch and why it's described as opening the feet like a book, as it causes toe pain. They wondered if the discomfort was worth pushing through, especially when tired.