Discussions

Someone is having trouble accessing the chat screen and shared their frustration with the loading issue. They've been trying for ten minutes without success and may try again next week.

A new member introduced herself and shared her excitement about receiving her new pole, mentioning her daughters' natural talent for it. She also asked if there were any other polers in New York.

The author announced they started a blog to help regain motivation and work towards some personal pole and fitness goals. They shared their first entry and a positive change in snack choice as a result!

The author announced their return after a six-week trip abroad and expressed excitement about getting back to pole dancing. They also hinted at potentially sharing a video of their dancing soon.

A new member introduced themselves, expressing gratitude for finding the community and mentioning plans to share a video for feedback. They are located in South Carolina.

This member is introducing themself from Tallahassee, Florida, and sharing their experience with pole dancing. They've been dancing for nine years and poling for one, and are happy to find this online community.

This person is new to pole and based in the UK, and is feeling discouraged after a peekaboo pole fell down. They're also finding they lack upper body strength after having children and are looking for advice.

A member asked for a list of songs that inspire others to get on the pole, sharing their own top ten. The author was hoping to discover new music for pole dancing.

The author was frustrated because a stud finder wasn’t working on their ceiling and asked about alternative ways to install a pole without damaging the ceiling. They were worried about finding a stud and considered temporary installation.

The author shared they are feeling depressed and overwhelmed. They are dealing with stress related to a situation at work and its impact on their personal life.

Someone recently purchased lessons from a popular instructor and is looking for recommendations for free intermediate/advanced pole dance tutorials on YouTube. They are hoping to find resources for learning new moves.

Someone was offering a 50mm chrome X pole for sale or trade, hoping to exchange it for a 45mm pole. They purchased it in March and are now finding they prefer a smaller diameter pole.

Someone is experimenting with spinning on the pole and is having trouble stopping gracefully. They asked for suggestions on how to dismount without flinging themselves off.

The author is looking for strength-building exercises they can do discreetly at the office while seated, to prepare for starting pole dancing. They already do some small exercises and are hoping for more ideas.

Someone asked the community to explain what a 'flutter' is, as they had heard the term used but couldn't find a definition. They were hoping for clarification on the move.

Someone shared information about a new freestanding pole from a UK company that doesn't require a podium. They were excited about the design and shared a link to the company's website.

The author is experiencing bruising on their side when learning to invert, and their skin is sticking to the pole. They are concerned about halting progress while healing and asked for advice or shared experiences.

The author is setting up a new pole and is unsure if they need an extension despite their ceiling height. They are also new to pole, having a background in aerial silks and trapeze, and are experiencing some thigh discomfort.

Someone started a thread simply asking if anyone else was around and available to chat. The author seemed to be hoping for company on a Saturday night.

The author is new to pole dancing and is excitedly awaiting the arrival of their new pole. They asked for any and all advice from the community.

The author shared their story of starting pole dancing after being inspired by a performance. They were surprised by the difficulty, but are enjoying the process of learning and building strength.

The author excitedly shared that their pole finally arrived after months of wanting one, detailing their journey from initial curiosity to overcoming self-doubt and parental disapproval. They are now facing the challenge of where to set up the pole.

The author shared photos and excitement from a workshop led by Wendy Traskos, a founder of the USPDF, and mentioned meeting another community member. They expressed gratitude for the experience and promised to share videos.

The author announced several site updates, including fixed profile photos and the addition of a site search function. They asked members to report any further issues with their avatars.

The author is thrilled to be picking up their new pole and shared their excitement with the group. They won't be able to use it immediately due to work and a conference, but are looking forward to setting it up.