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.
Sasha Jeftha
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
3
Vaping Years:
3
Flavours:
Fruit
Date Uploaded: 20230307
Devon Strydom
Age:
38
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
5
Vaping Years:
6
Flavours:
Like more than one type
Vaping saved my life. I really enjoy the diversity of it
Date Uploaded: 20220115
Dominic
Age:
33
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
10
Vaping Years:
8
Flavours:
Like more than one type
When I was smoking I used to get this bad cough in the morning when waking up and need that first cigarette before I could even do anything, I could barely do anything with my family as i always smelled of cigarette smoke, my health was not the best as I had no energy to run around and my appetite was not good as long as I had the cigarettes. When vapes started I do a lot of research on them and the benefits that they would give, I bought my first one in 2014 and gave it try it was not easy to leave the cigarettes but I believed in myself and quiet smoking after 3 months of been on the vape. I noticed the morning cough had disappeared and I started feeling like a weight had been lifted off my chest, I was able to do things with the family as I had more energy and even started going to gym. Vaping has had great benefits to my overall health and has saved me in ways that I cannot fully explain.
Date Uploaded: 20220117
Nick V deventer
Age:
52
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
35
Vaping Years:
8
Flavours:
Fruit
Since i started vaping i have not had any flu or any lung problems as a matter of fact i will out run any government official. I will lap any official twice in a 100mtr race.
Date Uploaded: 20221108
Connor Gladwin
Age:
27
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
7
Vaping Years:
7
Flavours:
Fruit
I had tried to quit multiple times but never managed to. Vaping became more accessible and it was very effective in getting me off of cigarettes. I was able to quit cigarettes in less than 2 months.
Date Uploaded: 20220807
Yolandie Biela
Age:
42
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
1
Vaping Years:
4
Flavours:
Dessert
Had always an issue with ny sinuses but since I have started vaping I have no more issues
Date Uploaded: 20220120
Shaun Bowles
Age:
26
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
8
Vaping Years:
1
Flavours:
Dessert
I don’t smoke cigarettes anymore vape got me off a nicotine and tar addiction
Date Uploaded: 20220116
Leighton
Age:
22
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
1
Vaping Years:
3
Flavours:
Fruit
Date Uploaded: 20220118