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I gently pick her up and set her next to the post.

Do you praise her and play with her next to it and on it?

MAJORLY important, and something men will not usually do. Coo and talk
sweet to her.
Use a soothing tone of voice and tell her gooooooood girrrrllllllll
while petting her. When you sound about as stupid as you can imagine
sounding, you have it right. You can tell when the cat loves your
voice as her eyes will get narrow and she will lean into your hand
when you pet her.

And, as Kaeli said, cat treats will help your case! Put a treat in
your pocket, then place her paws on the post and gently "scratch" with
them, then give her a treat.