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.
Gareth Mitchell
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
9
Vaping Years:
3
Flavours:
Dessert
Struggling to breathe in the mornings or at the gym have been a thing of the past since vaping has come into my life
Date Uploaded: 20200703
Dean Roodt
Age:
37
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
17
Vaping Years:
5
Flavours:
Dessert
Since I started vaping I have noticed very positive changes to my health. I have Asthma and used to be out of breath constantly when still smoking but since I started vaping my lung capacity feels much higher and shortness of breath has decreased significantly. Besides the health I have also made the best friends and met some good people along the way.
Date Uploaded: 20210220
Phillip
Age:
33
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
17
Vaping Years:
2
Flavours:
Drinks
I feel more active since I started vaping! Better health equals better lifestyle
Date Uploaded: 20220312
Matthew Griffiths
Age:
32
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
7
Vaping Years:
7
Flavours:
Dessert
Ever since I quit smoking and started vaping, I no longer cough in the morning, or get out of breath when I exercise, and my doctor said my lungs have never sounded better, I have more energy in day to day life. I quit smoking because my lungs were being severely effected with on going flu, and headaches. Vaping truly changed my life for the better, as well as I always smell nice, my health has never been better, and my doctors can fully agree.
Date Uploaded: 20220805
Lee-Ann Gehring
Age:
47
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
34
Vaping Years:
1
Flavours:
Fruit
I no longer have a tight chest. My taste and smell are much better! Vaping has saved my life!
Date Uploaded: 20210220
Fernando Williams
Age:
42
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
22
Vaping Years:
3
Flavours:
Fruit
I have been trying to quit smoking for a long time. Since I decided to vape I immediately quit smoking and my health got better.
Date Uploaded: 20220117
Anre Fourie
Age:
44
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
22
Vaping Years:
1
Flavours:
Fruit
I can walk in awesome smelling clouds every day of my Iife
Date Uploaded: 20210930
Sharon Guy
Age:
53
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
38
Vaping Years:
2
Flavours:
Drinks
I was finally able to quit cigarettes through vaping which I thought I never would. My health has improved as a result
Date Uploaded: 20200708