Thank you so much dear global pole family and friends! We are closing in fast on 7.5k and hope to crush our first goal of 10k soon! We need a minimum of 10k to kickstart our media strategy  where we hope that media coverage of our current plight will trigger answers, clarity and changes from Instagram. Including getting our hashtags and our library of  #pd_____ pole dance moves back so we can continue to learn from, inspire and support each other.

It’s not just about the hashtags. Our dance came from our professional stripper sisters and brothers and they, and other groups of people who are sex-positive and challenge societal norms are under threat from unfair internet censorship practices, depriving them of safe places to connect and be visible. You can support human rights and internet safety for all AND be a proud poler.  Read up on FOSTA/SESTA if you’re not already on board - this article ‘So, you’re shadow-banned on Instagram’ is highly recommended and a great read on it all, thanks @sassandclacks