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.
Philippa McCann
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
10
Vaping Years:
3
Flavours:
Sweets/Candy
I used to smoke a box of cigarettes a day. Minimum.
Then Vapes came around.
I no longer smoke AT ALL after 10 years of smoking every single day, I only vape. I no longer have my hair smelling, my car and household smelling and I am no longer increasing gas emissions. I can confirm I can still exercise, run and do outdoor activities with confidence and not feel the affect of smoking in my chest, since I stopped smoking and began vaping.
Date Uploaded: 20230714
Yolandi Vorster
Age:
30
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
15
Vaping Years:
2
Flavours:
Fruit
Vaping has changed my life in so many ways. I breathe better! Taste better smell better I even sleep better Vaping has Changed my life
Date Uploaded: 20200629
Kelvin Barnard
Age:
34
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
12
Vaping Years:
4
Flavours:
Fruit
Date Uploaded: 20220118
Alex Rossouw
Age:
33
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
7
Vaping Years:
3
Flavours:
Dessert
When I smoked cigarettes it left me with more negative effects than positives, I struggled with constant sinusitis and headaches that were quite severe. After I quit smoking though and switched to vaping it has been much better and I no longer have sinus problems as well as overall better health. I would say my level of addiction to nicotine has been completely taken away and I can go about my daily life as I normally would have without cravings for a cigarette.
Date Uploaded: 20220117
Jp Mouton
Age:
22
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
5
Vaping Years:
8
Flavours:
Menthol/Mint
Date Uploaded: 20230307
Davina Belden
Age:
62
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
41
Vaping Years:
2
Flavours:
Drinks
After multiple times of trying to quit smoking and failing using every possible method, a simple vape and a delicious flavour did it. I don’t get sick anymore and have my life back. When I smoked, I was sick all the time. Vaping, without a doubt, saved my life
Date Uploaded: 20200703
Pieter du Plessis
Age:
28
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
10
Vaping Years:
2
Flavours:
Fruit
Vaping has allowed me and my mother to move away from smoking no more morning coughing or breathlessness. Also my hame smells alot
Date Uploaded: 20210930
Ferenzo Pekeur
Age:
76
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
20
Vaping Years:
2
Flavours:
Like more than one type
I am less out of breath, I can taste food flavors more better.
Date Uploaded: 20230714