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    Please Lay on My Balls

    March 10, 2011 / 10 Comments

    Last weekend I was invited to a Pole Room Consecration, meaning there’s a new studio in town and I got to be one of the first to play on their fabulous new poles! Needless to say I was excited, especially since 5 of those beautiful, shiny phallic symbols spin and go 12 feet up. (AWESOME!) However, after dancing my ass off into the wee hours of the night and then throwing my exhausted body into bed, I woke up with a little ache in my neck and back. 🙁 Don’t Whip It Good! Now, you all know I’m a huge safety nut (what exactly does a safety nut look like?)…

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    Why “The Other Side” is a Pain in my A**

    March 25, 2010 / 6 Comments

    Oh god.  I am on a rampage.  If I have to read one more pole article that says  “if you notice pain in your wrists or shoulders after pole dancing, just make sure you use the other side” I might just scream.  Really, no REALLY? Come on pole advice authors, please consult a physiologist or a book on progressive exercise training.  You can’t just “use the other side.” You have to figure out where the injury came from in the first place or all you will be doing is INJURING THE OTHER SIDE!  Even better, figure out how to avoid the injury in the first place. Proper Form before Playful…

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