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.
Taurig Esack
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
11
Vaping Years:
4
Flavours:
Like more than one type
When I started vaping, it was to replace a cig however, it developed into a hobby, and I met some amazing friends along the line. My ultimate goal is to quit everything however, vaping has given me a second breath at everything I do, whether it be running or swimming, my chest burns but less
Date Uploaded: 20200625
Bryan
Age:
26
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
4
Vaping Years:
4
Flavours:
Fruit
I’m glad I turned to vaping at a young age, every time at a social event we always used to smoke a lot and felt the effects of what smoking did to me the following day. Having turned over to vaping at a young age have saved me from long term tobacco use as it was vaping that helped me quit smoking.
Date Uploaded: 20210408
Brandon Boshoff
Age:
20
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
2
Vaping Years:
2
Flavours:
Drinks
It means to me that I get to spend a long life time with my child and my loved ones*
Date Uploaded: 20200624
Wesley Reynolds
Age:
43
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
26
Vaping Years:
1
Flavours:
Like more than one type
After I stopped smoking and vaping nic salts I noticed alot of positive health changes. My smell taste improved and I no longer had a tight weedy chest in the mornings. Not only was it a benefit for me but also for my son, no second hand smoke for him NO WAY.
Date Uploaded: 20210716
Zain Cassim
Age:
36
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
20
Vaping Years:
2
Flavours:
Fruit
I feel healthier and smell better. My kids don’t cringe or turn up their noses when I hug them, and they’re less prone to getting colds and sniffles as well
Date Uploaded: 20200624
Zaid Motala
Age:
24
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
3
Vaping Years:
6
Flavours:
Fruit
Stopped cigarettes
Date Uploaded: 20220119
Shivesh Baijnath
Age:
28
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
7
Vaping Years:
2
Flavours:
Drinks
1 feel healthier small better and don’t have a smokers cough anymore:
Date Uploaded: 20200703
Carol Greeff
Age:
60
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
30
Vaping Years:
3
Flavours:
Like more than one type
Cigarettes stink Vaping doesn’t I don’t cough in the mornings anymore
Date Uploaded: 20220117