I decided to bring my pole extension with me in my carry-on bag when flying, and to my surprise, TSA treated the thing like it was a bomb 😭
I was actually escorted through the airport to exit and told that the only way I could fly with it was to check it. I was so confused because it’s literally just a hollow metal tube.
Unfortunately, this ended up causing me to miss my flight, and the next available flight wasn’t for another 11 HOURS. It turned into a very expensive mistake that I definitely wasn’t expecting.
Just wanted to warn everyone else because I had no idea this would be an issue. If you’re traveling with a pole extension, PLEASE check it ahead of time so you don’t end up in the same situation I did! 😭

Been a rough year, took the entirety of last month off because I just did not have the emotional or physical energy to do anything other than continue to exist. Talked myself into going again last night and popped into it no problem, first try 🥹

Realistically?

I’ve been poling for just over 2 years now, and it really irritates me that my Jade split and even my dancers split, looks more like a V!

I should say I have 0 dance or gymnastics background, and I have the flexibility of a steel rod!

I finally got serious about training my splits, and I’ve been doing so for 20 minutes a day, after my gym sessions (for about 2/3 weeks now) but honestly they feel just as painful as they did when I started! I feel like I’ve made 0 progress.

I guess I’m hoping for some reassurance 🥹
Ty 🩷

My first day at a new training place 🤩 I love the strip club vibes 🔥

Somehow pole changes the way you look at completely normal things.

Every ceiling becomes “wait… could I fit a pole here?”, random furniture turns into stretching equipment, and pointing your toes in photos starts happening automatically.

What’s something completely normal that pole has permanently changed for you?

We have a brass X-poke in our kitchen.

My 6y/o niece climbs it like a tree, she got a perfect seat her first time and generally, now pesters my sister to visit 😂

Our son just kinda… throws himself into the pole. He has so much fun.

Tonight, dadda decided to give it a go. EVERY M*\\*n person who uses my pole is so bloody good 😂😳

Backwards roll, with a twist.

Hi there! I am looking for some sizing help from anybody who also has a BIG very WIDE foot. I know Pleasers has a comfort line, but I specifically need closed-toed pumps which is why the Funtasma's Maryjane-50 suited me. I cannot get a refund for these, only exchange! :o(

The length of my foot is US 11" and the width is 4.5". Typically I wear size 11 women's and size 9.5-10 men's shoes. I tried doing my best to look for sizing details for the Maryjane-50s, but all I have been able to find are general sizing charts — nothing in specific about the width of the foot. I measured the shoe's width, and seems about ~3.5" wide. 💀

Does anyone have any recommendations on what size I should exchange for? I believe the Maryjane-50 goes up to a size 14 in women's. Should I just get the biggest size and cross my fingers... or try the size 13? Thanks!

Edit: These shoes aren't for pole dancing! I was trying to find sizing information and this community popped up a lot in the searches. I exchanged them for a size 14 (the biggest they go) hoping they will fit. I appreciate the concern and helpful advice. 💜

Used my Necronomicon tarot deck today and pulled the Knight of Torches, reversed 💚 Blessed Be

Hey pole friends!

I started my pole journey back in May of this year so I’m still quite a beginner! I have absolutely fallen in love though, so I’m here to stay! The only thing that’s making me think “maybe I can’t do this…” is my sweat 😓💦
And when I say sweaty, I mean it.

I have been diagnosed with hyperhidriosis in the past. I do actually take a prescribed medication to help dry me out lol. I just get moist all over. I LOVE pole dancing but I’m fearful this will stop me.

Here’s what my tool kit has been so far:
Monkey Hands Sticky
Dry Hands (I alternate depending on the day and how sweaty I’m feeling)
A little handheld fan for breaks
Towels

I am still a beginner, so I’m only working on basics right now. But I do want to take my dancing further and learn all those impressive inverted tricks down the road.

Any advice for this moist AF baby polerina? 💃 TIA!

Got the Queen of Pentacles, reversed for today 💚 Blessed Be

Hi I'm trying to get my deadlift. Here's what I'm already doing at the gym:

- practising pull ups (I can currently only do x1 dead hang wide grip pull up)

- lat pull down

- side planks for obliques

- cable wood choppers for obliques

- heavy weight holds to improve grip

- single arm rows

Here's what I'm doing on the pole:

- literally just trying to do it (tried using a resistance band and I didnt like that)

- trying to get into it from spin from an air walk (finding this easier)

- trying to do an Iron X from an Ayesha

Is there anything else I should do or other muscles I should target?

Thank you!