VAPERS VOICES
Many adult South Africans have used vaping as a method to help them quit smoking and practice tobacco harm reduction.
Since the very beginning, VSML has invited people to share their experiences and what this innovation means to them.
Their stories should not be ignored.
Farid M
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
15
Vaping Years:
1
Flavours:
Dessert
I decided to start vaping for my health. As I saw what cigarettes have done to family members.Its the best decision I’ve ever made
Date Uploaded: 20210201
Peter Zirn
Age:
60
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
35
Vaping Years:
8
Flavours:
Like more than one type
I tried to stop smoking by many methods many times and actually succeeded for a while but kept returning tp smoking… Until I started vaping. I feel better: no more coughing, no more out of breath while climbing stairs, etc. I have not touched a cigarette since 2013 and have NO craving for that rubbish anymore!
Date Uploaded: 20220122
Sonja Willemse
Age:
33
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
15
Vaping Years:
1
Flavours:
Like more than one type
Vaping has changed my life in so many ways. All for the better
Date Uploaded: 20200624
Terry Demetriou
Age:
39
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
14
Vaping Years:
5
Flavours:
Dessert
Date Uploaded: 20220115
Jade Middlecote
Age:
22
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
5
Vaping Years:
2
Flavours:
Fruit
I quit smoking because my grandmother passed away from emphysema due to smoking. Since I’ve stopped smoking and started vaping I have noticed that my sense of smell and taste has become a lot better. I don’t wake up coughing anymore and I just feel a lot healthier.
Date Uploaded: 20220817
Craig Stuart
Age:
50
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
24
Vaping Years:
12
Flavours:
Fruit
Date Uploaded: 20210220
Sihaam Arend
Age:
29
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
14
Vaping Years:
1
Flavours:
Drinks
1 really enjoy vaping, not only is it a healthier option but coming from someone who has been smoking for many years, I just feel a lot more healer
Date Uploaded: 20200703
Michael Niksch
Age:
24
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
6
Vaping Years:
4
Flavours:
Like more than one type
I’m an active person, I skateboard and surf on a regular basis, I started smoking at the age of 14 and did so for 6 years, by 20 I couldn’t understand why I was always out of breath and had constant headaches and throat and lung problems, until a friend introduced me to vaping, at first I had issues with phlegm, which I later learned was the tar on my lungs loosening, after which my chest felt clear and it was like I had new lungs; many of my friends have switch to vaping and have had similar experiences.
Smoking is dead, Vaping is the future, and the future is now.
Date Uploaded: 20230714