MissKitty83
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I made a pair of shorts using this method this evening, and they came out GREAT. I did gently stretch while I sewed the waist band (the size difference made it necessary) but have no issues with the seam buckling. The leg seams are not quite as tight as I'd like, but I can fix that on the next go around. Thanks again for this – it was awesome! I'm looking forward to making more of my own pole shorts!
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Thank you so much for this! I will definitely be doing this in the near future!!! *Runs off to find a pair of boyshorts to cut up*
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I can write upside down and backwards, too. I can also write with both my feet, though it’s not pretty. I can tie a knot in a cherry stem with my tongue, and put sunscreen on my back by myself. I also have incredible spacial awareness like chem, but this has proved more useful than useless (i have that same knack for watching a move and knowing how to do it/get into it and can explain it to others). I can also accurately pick up accents, which allows me to speak foreign languages like a native. I’ve also picked up british accents while speaking to people, not realized it, and had them get offended- I start out speaking like an american and end up sounding like them! This is totally unconscious and I don’t do it on purpose; in fact I have to work very hard NOT to do it.
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If you’re into historical romance with explicit sex scenes, check out Lynne Marie’s books “the Seahawk’s sanctuary” and “The Lion’s Lair”. I also love Laurell k Hamilton’s Anita Blake series (first book “Guilty Pleasures”) and Meredith Gentry series. The anita series doesn’t really get into the sex untilaster the first couple of books, but they’re so good you won’t care. Meredith Gentry series is LOTS of hot fairy sex.
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Chwenny has a great blog! I have one, too, and I’m going to shamelessly self-promote. Poledancediary.wordpress.com
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Rejection is always a possibility. Some people are more prone to this than others. Definitely keep it clean, and don't move it around or tug on it too much – just a little right after you soak/clean it to make sure the healing tissue isn't adhering to the bar.
Also, ALWAYS use high quality metals. SURGICAL stainless steel, titanium or gold. If you want to wear a cheap one that you don't know the metal, take it out at the end of the day, clean the piercing, and put your good one back in. Some people have reactions to different metals – I would suggest starting with a gold banana bar and experimenting from there with either titanium or surgical stainless steel. Gold is the least reactive, and most people can tolerate gold when their body will not tolerate other metals.
Glad to hear your piercing is starting to do better, and I hope this helps!
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You can also find shoes on costumes4less.com – I bought some Pleasers there for only $30 a pair!
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Update on my pole wear – I know this is late coming. I ended up sending Mika Yoga's Kiki shorts back – they were just a little too small all over, and I wasn't comfortable with the amount of cheekage and skinny crotch coverage. I really like the Michaela shorts, also by Mika Yoga.
I've also gotten a pair of Sweet Vixen Couture's Fold-Over shorts – I LOVE THEM. I LOVE LOVE LOVE them. I have curvy hips and a big butt for a white girl, and these stay around the tops of my thighs, tucked in right under my cheeks and DON'T BUDGE without being too tight. The waist is super soft – no muffin top! I can fold it down in the front and up in the back so there's no crack showing either. They are by FAR my favorites – I want to buy a dozen more!
I've also gotten a pair of shorts from Vertical Edge, with corset lacing on the sides. They're a little cheeky, and ride up my butt a little, but other than that have nice coverage all over. Hope this helps you girls when you're looking for shorts!
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I'm 5'1" (barely) and have a friend who has a 40mm Chrome. I LOVE THAT SKINNY POLE. Everything seems so much easier on it! I have a 45 at home that I really like, too, and haven't touched a 50 in MONTHS. The only drawback to the 40 for me is that it leaves me with some WICKED bruises… But I'll stop bruising eventually, right?
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I'm 5'1", and my hands are 6.5" from the base of the palm to the tip of my longest finger. I initially bought a 50, and 6 months later decided I didn't like it – I had a friend who had 45s, and whenever I went to her house that was all I used.
Through networking with the girls in the area, I was able to find someone who was willing to trade her 45 for my 50. I was extremely lucky to find her, I think, and it was a perfectly even trade – both were Xperts and had the same finish to them – the only difference was the size. Don't feel bad because you've only had it a short amount of time and don't like it – If you aren't happy and feel safe on it, you won't use it! I gradually stopped using mine at home because I didn't like the big, fat thing! But I LOVE the 45 I have now! I'm so much happier, and feel like I can do so much more because I can actuallly wrap my fingers all the way around the pole!!
My friend now has a 40, and that skinny little pole is awesome. I myself am nervous about getting one, though, as most studios, competitions and clubs will still have 50s (and maybe a 45 or two) and I don't want to get too used to the skinny pole.
Don't feel bad about switching – if you're not comfortable with what you have, why keep it?? Get one that you will LOVE and USE!! ^_^ With as small as your hands are (slightly smaller than mine) I'm sure you'll be MUCH happier with a 45 – you'll actually be able to grip it! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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I'm a freelance graphic designer specializing in book covers. I have lots of time to pole since I quit my 'regular' job of four years as an Operating Room secretary. I start school to become an Massage Therapist this fall, and I can't wait!
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Perhaps we should see if we can petition Bobbi to open a studio here in the US? 😉
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You're not a freak. I have it too, in both hips. Like Sensual, I spoke with an orthopedist – google Snapping Hip Syndrome. It's VERY common in dancers. It has to do with the tendons catching on the protrusion at the top of the femur (thigh bone) and 'snapping' off, causing that popping noise you hear. It can cause problems over time, and can also irritate the tendons if you do movements that cause the snapping sound frequently (these are usually rotational movements of the leg). Just rest and don't do those circular movements if the area starts to become sore, and like Sensual said, work those glutes! ^_^
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You guys are SO AWESOME!! Thank you SO much!! Much Love and Kisses!
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I never used the old Total Moisture lotion, but I got the new Aloe one and I really like it. Light but still moisturizing, absorbs quickly, leaves no greasy residue on my hands and skin. I like it.
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Don't feel bad, my boyfriend did a shoulder mount on his first try. Stupid men and their massive upper body strength… But there's a lot that I can do that he can't, too… 🙂
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Don't forget about Snaz75.com!! They have the best prices on heels I've found. 🙂
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Being a 32DD on top, I have a hard time finding tops that fit my ribcage AND cover my girls with no peek-a-boo when upside down (that don't squish me into painful oblivion). I recently discovered the Fiona sports bra by Moving Comfort – I LOVE THAT BRA!! I got mine at Athleta.com in Flamingo, and love it so much I'm buying another!
I've been poling in a pair of Cheer Shorts I got at Target for $5 a year and a half ago when I first started. I just bought a couple pairs of Mika Yoga shorts – the Mikaela and the Kiki. They both seem to fit okay – Mikaelas have great crotch and booty coverage. The Kiki's are smaller all around with a scrunch butt, and I'm not sure about them yet. I'll try them out on the pole soon and let you know!
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Congrats! I just did my very first Aerial Invert a couple of weeks ago, so I know how you're feeling! Great job!! ^_^
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Awesome post, Amy! I wish it had been around when I was trying to decide what I wanted back in March! I never thought about measuring the diameter of my grip!! If so I would have definitely bought a 45 instead of the 50 I have now. (not that I don't love my pole anyway. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif ) It just makes things a little harder, and when I go play on my friend's 45, everything is so easy and effortless!!
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My friend has a 45mm xpole muliti, and she has 10' ceilings in her pole room. If it flexes more than the 50, I haven't noticed. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif I don't know about a 1 piece at that height. I agree with Sensual that that's a good question for the people @ PS.
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I agree with pretty much everything sensualscimitar says. I think 50s are better to learn on as it's easier to transition down than up, and a mix of brass and SS is probably a good thing. One-piece permanent poles, definitely. My studio had only brass 50mm poles and it seem to work well for all the girls I saw. (and as sensual mentioned, at that height, the added stability and decreased flex of a 50 would be a GOOD thing.)
The only point I disagree on personally is the ease of tricks/spins with a 45. I am a small girl – 5'1", with small hands – 6.5". I personally find EVERYTHING easier to perform on a 45 – even thigh holds. But that is my PERSONAL preference. My pole at home is a 50mm, and I'm glad I have it. I have to work harder with it, but I see this as a good thing, as when I do go play on my friend's 45, everything is so easy and effortless. But in a studio, to learn on, I think it would be better to have all 50s. 🙂
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I went through this back in March. I ended up buying a 50mm Titanium X-Pert X-pole. It is SUPER easy to take up and down by myself. (less than 5 min if I don't take apart the individual pieces and just shove it in a closet :D) I chose Titanium because of the extra grip, and the only thing I had ever poled on was the 50mm brass poles they had at my studio.
I chose to go with a 50mm pole because it is still the industry standard, and it's MUCH easier to go down in pole size than up. I'm a small girl – 5'1", 120lbs, and my hands are 6 1/2" from the base of my palm to the tip of my longest finger. Everything I've learned is MUCH easier on my friend's 45mm pole, but the 50 makes me work harder, so when I get on the 45 it's simply effortless. (after playing on my friend's Chrome 45, that's DEFINITELY going to be my next pole).
I like having the xPert because I can play on either Static or Spinning mode, and for me both have their pros and cons.
I agree with everyone here about going either with XPole or PS. I've been EXTREMELY happy with my Xpole. I haven't had to contact customer support, but I hear it's great. PS customer support has had some MAJOR issues in the past, but recent posts on this forum say that it's improving by leaps and bounds.
If you're not sure about metals or diameters, see if you can find someone in the area with a pole you can play on for a little while. Good luck, I know you'll love your new pole!!
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I opted to have the money direct deposited. I opened up a separate, special account for this, and from there transferred the $ into my regular checking account. There was one issue where my routing # was incorrect, and MFC notified me immediately. I corrected it, emailed them, and the funds were deposited the next day. I had the option of them mailing me a check, or I could get one of several "cash cards" which is a special credit card that they load with the $$ you've earned, and you can use it as a debit/credit card at any store or pull cash from an ATM. The MFC website when you go to sign up has several wikis for you to read before you actually start and apply that discusses all of this in detail. I'll post a link a little later when I get home. 🙂
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I've done this on MyFreeCams.com. StreamMate is another good one, as well as AdultWork. And as Chemmie said, StripperWeb is an AWESOME resource on camming. I didn't make a lot of $$ on these sites, but I was a non-nude model, and only did it for about 6 weeks when I needed a little extra cash. I didn't want to work in a club (I've never done that before) and didn't think i'd be comfortable with the face-to-face and contact.
I expected a lot more out of it after hearing some of the girls' stories, but I have to admit I didn't put a whole lot of effort into it, and was just started to establish some regulars when I stopped.
