Reddit mentions of Pole Story: Essays on the Power of Erotic Dance

Wow that's really cool! I have always wanted to try silks and maybe with all this upper body strength I am getting from pole I can someday get into that.

I'm personally of the opinion that there is nothing wrong with pole dancing being sexy. I know pole fitness studios tend to do their best to separate it from exotic dancing, but I think it delves into the much deeper issue of female sexuality and empowerment being something that people are afraid of and quick to dismiss since it is threatening in some way. A very good read on this subject is Claire Griffin Sterrett's PoleStory. At the same time, I understand pole fitness studios and instructors want to be regarded as legitimate. It seems to be a really delicate balance of the public's opinion of you and what you do, as well as standing up for what you believe in and expressing your sexuality as you desire.