My bf, who also happens to be my personal trainer and ex-military, just started poling. He trained me for months specifically for pole work and became so impressed with the amount of strength and endurance pole requires, that he couldn't resist. And he is one ripped guy! His work binder is now plastered with Bad Kitty stickers, and I regularly hear him defending pole to the ignorant. Watching him and practicing with him are both really fun and funny. I love guys poling and think it definitely helps fight the stigma.