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.
Peter Zirn
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
Deluan Smit
Age:
28
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
9
Vaping Years:
1
Flavours:
Fruit
When I smoked, I went through a pack of 20s a day, I could hardly get up a flight of stairs without being out of breath, since I started vaping my chest feels 100% better than it used to, I breathe better I’m not as sick as frequently with sinsuses and so on, I smell better my taste buds work better and i feel better all around. I definately feel vaping has saved my life.
Date Uploaded: 20220806
Gianni Cerbone
Age:
35
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
18
Vaping Years:
2
Flavours:
Like more than one type
I was smoking 50 cigarettes a day on average. After covid lock down I would have a heavy flem filled cough. Vaping helped me cut down, with in 3 months I completely stopped smoking. My chest and syneses have cleared. My sense of taste has gotten better and all round feel a lot better.
Date Uploaded: 20230714
Yusuf Patel
Age:
28
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
6
Vaping Years:
9
Flavours:
Fruit
I smoked from age 14-20, and I felt like a 50year old. I’ve been vaping from age 19 and now ag 28 I can safely say I have the energy of a teemag
Date Uploaded: 20220115
David Swepston
Age:
40
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
16
Vaping Years:
12
Flavours:
Dessert
I smoked 40 cigarettes a day, didn’t exercise became overweight and short of breath, I found vaping and felt so much better, to the point I was no longer short of breath and started running and have since ran 4 marathons and the fittest I’ve been. Vapring really did save my life
Date Uploaded: 20210218
Aadil Arbee
Age:
23
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
3
Vaping Years:
2
Flavours:
Drinks
A healthier life
Date Uploaded: 20200703
Jenny Venter
Age:
52
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
10
Vaping Years:
2
Flavours:
Like more than one type
Date Uploaded: 20220115
Brandon van As
Age:
24
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
8
Vaping Years:
4
Flavours:
Like more than one type
I use to smoke alot and it was bad for my asthma. The vaping helped get off of cigarettes and has improved my health alot. Besides that the flavors are amazing and i always smell nice
Date Uploaded: 20220117