Effects of pole dance on mental wellbeing and the sexual self-concept-a pilot randomized-controlled trial.

Background: Prior studies on beneficial effects of dance have primarily focused on traditional and expressionistic dance forms, neglecting newer dance styles like pole dance, which employ distinct techniques. The present pilot randomized controlled trial examined psychological and psychosexual effects of pole dancing.

Methods: Fifty women were randomized to an eight-weeks pole dancing program or waitlist.