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.
Herman Crause
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
1
Vaping Years:
6
Flavours:
Dessert
Date Uploaded: 20230825
Werner du Toit
Age:
46
Current Smoker:
Yes
Smoking Years:
20
Vaping Years:
2
Flavours:
Dessert
Well, to wake up every morning with coughing and cannot breath brought me to a point to consider vaping, and Yes, I totally gave up chiggies. Im much better now, no tight chest, coughing and breathing issues.
Lately, I made vaping a hobby so yes its not only for nicotine shots required it become my past-time activity.
Date Uploaded: 20221013
Gareth Franken
Age:
46
Current Smoker:
Yes
Smoking Years:
20
Vaping Years:
2
Flavours:
Dessert
Date Uploaded: 20210716
Donovan Groenewald
Age:
33
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
16
Vaping Years:
2
Flavours:
Fruit
Since I quit smoking sigarettes my health has become better, my breathing is better. No more flem in the mornings or that crappy smokers cough. My home and clothes smell better. And I dont get that heavy smoke cravings anymore. I vape cause its taste nice and fruity. Vaping saved my life…. Fact!!!
Date Uploaded: 20220115
G R Meyer
Age:
31
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
15
Vaping Years:
4
Flavours:
Like more than one type
Date Uploaded: 20220119
Christopher Coetzee
Age:
32
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
14
Vaping Years:
4
Flavours:
Dessert
“Don’t have asthma anymore and feel more energetic.
Vaping has given me a sense of community too
Date Uploaded: 20200624
Ros Geyser
Age:
35
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
17
Vaping Years:
5
Flavours:
Dessert
I was a smoker up until I met my fiancé. He introduced me to vaping and within 3 months I gave up cigarettes completely and started vaping fully.
Being immune deficient, I had many sinus and chest issues. Since giving up smoking I can breathe a lot better and find I don’t get as many chest infections now.
I also smell better not having that constant cigarette smell on me
Date Uploaded: 20220806
Juanita Steyn
Age:
38
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
19
Vaping Years:
1
Flavours:
Fruit
It helped me quit smoking
Date Uploaded: 20200703