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Sorry to hijack this thread, but I was wondering about time for shipping to Canada? Also, I know you guy advertise free shipping and I know that normally only applies to US residents. However when I went through part of the process and no shipping costs came up. Is this right, or am I going to get a surprise after fully checking out? 🙂

 

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I was told with the garlic thing NOT to crush the clove, because the juices can be too strong for your delicate skin and cause burning sensations. I just popped a whole clove in there. Also – I don't know if it always present symptoms in men, but I've given my boyfriend a YI infection before, and you could deifinitely tell something was up! He actually had to use the monistat cream on himself to help with the itching.

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I've heard garlic works? I tried it when I had reoccuring YI last year. It didn't help me, but it didn't make it worse, either, and I've heard it works for other people.

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Thank GOD this topic is in existence!!!

I’ve had this happen to me at home before, which never really mattered to me, but the other day at class doing a stretch while laying on our backs and throwing our legs over our heads, it happened again! Our music was up, so no one heard, but I was so embarrassed I had to pretend I hurt my back and sit the rest of the stretch out. I’ve also felt it start to happen in headstands, so I’ve been pretending I can’t get the move so no one will hear, https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_redface.gif

I will have to try Veena’s down-below concentration techniques next time and see if I can get through the move without any bad noises interrupting! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif

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While I do think that buying a pole is a good idea in general, I wouldn’t get your hopes up that it will be as satisfying for you – not enough to quit classes, anyway. One of the enjoyable aspects of your pole class is the fact that you get to spend time with other women, laughing and encouraging and challenging one another, and you’re not going to be getting that stimulation at home. So unless your husband likes the idea of other ladies coming over for a pole jam every week, I wouldn’t count on a pole at home solving much. Besides, lets be honest – just because your pole is at home, doesn’t mean you’re ‘spending time with each other’. You’ll still be in your own little world, concentrating on a move, and your husband is still going to be sitting on the couch feeling ignored.

Potential solutions: Does your husband have a hobby he’s always wanted to try, but hasn’t had the nerves? Does he enjoy playing poker with the guys or anything like that? Maybe he’s just upset that you have something outside of work and home and he doesn’t, and he’s feeling inadequate about it. Perhaps if you suggest he try something on his own, he might feel like he has something to call his own as well.

Or maybe you suggest that you try taking another class together, to show him that you still enjoy doing things with him. It doesn’t even have to be anything physical – cooking lessons, or maybe a fun art class – there are lots of interesting things to try!

To be honest, were it myself, I wouldn’t give up my all of my evening classes just to sit at home with my man. You’ve already made a sacrifice and dropped one evening, now it’s his turn to take one for the team and sacrifice one evening with you.

It’s a bit difficult to wrap my mind around your situation, because I’m usually the one feeling guilty for leaving my boyfriend at home and he’s the one encouraging me to get out and do something, but I have a feeling that if you calmly discuss the situation and try and figure out the underlying issue with him not wanting to be alone, you’ll both be left satisfied in the end. Good luck!

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Don’t stress about it! I was the exact same way, and was actually the slowest person in my class. A lot of it was fear, I think. Especially with inverts. It took me about a year to feel comfortable doing a cross-knee release, and just a bit less that that to do an inverted crucifix. The important thing to remember is that there’s nothing wrong with the pace you’re going at, and not to get frustrated.

For the longest time I would feel so upset after pole class, because there were always girls who picked up the moves right away, or didn’t seem to have any fear of falling, and I was always months behind everyone else. But as long as you keep plugging along eventually it will come. And believe me, once you get it, it all pays off. So keep you chin up! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

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One thing I would be sure to check is that you’ve actually warmed your pole up enough. When I was having issues with anything that involved thigh grip, Veena suggested that it just might be that the pole wasn’t warm enough making it an issue to stick properly. Lo and behold, the next time I danced I spent an extra long time warming up and my thigh grip issues disappeared! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif

If that turns out to not be the issue, don’t give up. Just keep working on it and eventually you’ll get it. The more I pole the more I realize it requires lots of patience. Good luck!

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I had my first pap at seventeen and it was abnormal. I’m now twenty, I’ve had four paps – all abnormal – and two colposcopies complete with biopsies both times, and they are still telling me it’s all just precautionary and not to worry about it. I guess because they can actually screen for cervical cancer before it starts, they are extra vigilant to make sure they don’t miss anything. So I really wouldn’t worry about it. And even if you are worried – look at all the ladies who have had similar issues and are willing to support you through it all! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif Feel better.

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If gaining more flow and just general ‘dance’ skill to incorporate into your style is something you’re trying to obtain, maybe a good route would be to just go try some other forms of dance? Maybe you should go out and take a few classes and see if there’s anything you like, and start bringing what you learn into poling.

I wouldn’t necessarily say that not having been a dancer at a young age will have thwarted you from obtaining that kind of grace etc., but it might be a bit more difficult to get into the swing of things. On the other hand – don’t assume that dancers have it easier. While they do bring a lot of that previous dance movement into their poling, one girl who I spoke to who had been doing ballet, tap and jazz for eight years said that pole was one of the hardest types of dance she’s ever tried, partially because it was so different from anything else and her previous training made it hard to get the hang of certain things. So while long-term dancers might have <i>some</i> things easier, they surely have some unique struggles that you probably would never face! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

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This happened to three of my toes, once, at pole class. It was actually hard to walk when I couldn’t feel part of my foot, and it lasted for a good hour or so. I don’t know if it has anything to do with poling in itself, though. I also once had my thumb go numb for a few days and then it just got better. I would probably just chalk it up to being your body being weird. On the other hand (no pun intended), better safe than sorry – if they’re still numb in a day or so or they start to hurt, I would probably suggest you go to the doctor.

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Hello!

I’m actually pretty close to you – I live in Campbell River. (A couple hours away from Nanaimo, if you didn’t know.) I was taking classes in Courtenay at Femme Natales Pole Fitness, but I recently bought a house and am too poor to pay for lessons, so I’ve been ‘teaching’ myself at home. I hope to buy lessons from Veena soon, as I hear they’re really fabulous.

But anyways, tt’s really nice to meet someone from so close by! And yay for the end of lurking. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif

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Omg you pole humper lol. I love that we have all done it but don’t hurt yourself lol. What about using the flexible jewlery? I’m just afraid to remove the private jewelry because what if it closes up….sadness https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cry.gif lol

Oh, I don’t bother removing mine. My body is weird and will start closing up right away. I guess if you’re actually worried about hurting yourself you’ll just have to do new moves that involve that region slower. I know you can get the bendy plastic-like jewelry for piercings like the tongue – maybe you can find them for the down-low, too? Like I had said, the only real issues I’ve had were because I started poling too soon after getting pierced and wasn’t fully healed yet (dumb, I know). Other than that I might pinch myself a little bit doing certain stuff, but I’m so used to everything hurting from pole that I just tell myself to toughen up and try to be a bit more careful the next time. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

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I guess this is a little after the fact, but I was going to say, I’ve never had a problem with any one of my piercings getting in the way. However I also don’t have an x-pole which means there are no holes in my pole.

The only issue I’ve ever had with my body mods would be discomfort from poling too soon after getting pierced. (‘Downstairs’ jewelry + learning the wrist seat = ouch!) But the thought of having something tear out is scary enough that I would definitely be at least taping any exposed piercings up before poling!

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That is really upsetting that a family member would try and pull something like that on you.

I personally would not take my pole down. Your sons sound old enough that if your sister actually decided to take this further, they could defend you in that they don’t feel any ‘mental harm’ has come from it. It’s just such a ridiculous allegation that I don’t really think it would hold up in any court situation. (And if it did, there’s something wrong with the world.)

And the thing I find SO FRUSTRATING about this, is that people think it’s so sleazy to have a pole in the house with children around, and they obviously assume it leads to creating an overly sexual atmosphere. But excuse me: have you SEEN what your kids are watching on television? Have you HEARD the lyrics to the music they listen to? Have you opened your eyes to the Cosmopolitan that screams titles such as ‘Bad Girl Sex!’ that thirteen year old girls are eyeing up on the magazine rack?

If people really think poling is bad, they need to give their heads a serious shake. The reason kids are becoming overly sexual at such young ages isn’t because the odd mom wants to dance on a pole. It’s because of everything mentioned above. *pulls out hair*

Wishing you luck on this situation!

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I read this to my boyfriend and he was so stunned he didn’t even know what to say. Haha.

Can you even imagine a video where the girl just chilled on the floor for a minute with her butt in the air? Worst. Video. Ever. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif

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That sucks. People tend to be much meaner online. Probably because they feel safe sitting in their own home and seem to think that makes it acceptable to say whatever they would like. If it’s any consolation, I’m sure this girl would be too timid to say a thing to your face. If anything, she’s just being negative due to her own insecurities.

Oh, and I looked up ‘floss’ out of curiosity. Apparently it means ‘to show off’. Who wouldn’t want to show off newly learned knee hold!? Come on!

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I am surprised that he didn’t use the pic of the Japanese winner that surely would have been submitted alongside this press release from the IPDF.

It’s because your legs made such a great platform for his comment! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif

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Wow – that is random! You should send him a message or something.

And I have to say that after reading all the comments those people wrote, I hope we get into the freaking Olympics in the future just so they can eat all their nice words they had to say.

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Hi Ashley. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

First of all – congrats on getting your pole!

As to the pain issue, it’s something that pretty much everyone goes through, especially on the pole sit. Even though it feels impossible to deal with right now, it does get better. It takes some time for your body to get used to having it’s skin stretched and pulled on by the friction of being on the pole, but eventually it will start to toughen up and make it easier on you. I remember learning the pole sit and feeling like giving up, because it just hurt too much to bother with, and now I don’t really think about it! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif I hope it starts feeling better soon.

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I’m not sure how much the top of an X-pole comes in contact with the ceiling, being as I have a ‘homemade’ pole, but we have stucco ceilings in our home and we were told that if you put a cloth between the ceiling and the part of the pole coming in contact with the stucco it should minimize the potential for any damage.

Again, I don’t know if this is possible with an X-pole or not. But if it is maybe it will help pursue your husband into letting you put it up. And if that doesn’t work, you can always be a bad girl and sneak it up when he’s not home? https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif

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I don’t have breast implants myself, but when I was taking pole classes my teacher decided to get hers done. She was told it would take about a month to get back into her dancing, and to start out slow, but she ended up having to wait about three months. By the sound of what she told us the implants made it really tight feeling to lift her arms up over her head, therefore she couldn’t lift her own body weight. She was also told that if you start exercising too soon you could end up with lumpy implants, but I’m not sure if that’s true or not. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

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With most people, it doesn’t bother me. I just correct them and say ‘it’s my dance pole’, and they go ‘oh. that’s cool’. However, my boyfriend’s brother really enjoys making me angry by repeatedly calling it a stripper pole, saying that I’m a stripper, and just other nasty things that I won’t really get into. I think the reason it makes me so angry isn’t so much that he likes to make fun of it, but the fact that he will ONLY make fun of it. He’s never once had a nice thing to say about it and I find it really rude.

(Nothing against strippers, of course. I just don’t appreciate being made into a joke.)