South Africa
Africa · 75 testimonials · 38 cities represented
Key insight
In South Africa, the leading product is Vape (93.3%) and the most common flavour is Fruit (36.0%).
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I switched when the vapes came out and reduced my cigarette smoking to 0 and now i onlÿ vape like 1 a week
11 years ago, I made one of the best decisions of my life: I quite smoking. It wasn't easy, but every challenge was worth it. Over the years, I've noticed improvements in my breathing, energy levels, and overall health, and I've never regretted leaving cigarettes behind. Today, I vape instead of smoking. It has helped me stay away from cigarettes for more than a decade, and for me, thats been a significant positive change. Looking back, I'm proud of how far I've come and grateful that I broke free from smoking. If you're thinking about quitting, know that lasting change is possible, and every smoke-free day is a step in the right direction.
I had tried vapes years back , but I didn’t like them , they made me cough when inhaling . I tried agin last year and have never looked back
Been introduced to Siggarettes in school at the age of 13, group pressure pushed me to take up smoking and unfortunately got addicted to Siggarettes. Started vaping in 2020 full time as I had a very bad morning cough while smoking Siggarettes. Thought I'd try vaping. After vaping for about two weeks, I've noticed my morning cough dissappeared and my breathing felt more clear. I've been vaping for 6 years now and I have never felt better. I will however put down the Vape within a couple of years to be smoke free, I can tell I'm not addicted as I have gone multiple weeks without vaping and didn't feel the need to pick it up again, I'm vaping because it's my choice, everyone has they're things they use, some use alcohol, some use Siggarettes, some smoke cannabis. But I chose to vape. And yes to be very clear, vaping is not smoking. I thank you!
I started smoking cigarettes and only used to smoke a pack of ten a week and when I started working I went up to 4 packs a day
Vaping has made me feel 100 time beter then when I use to smoke.
I used to smoke when I couldn’t get vape products and I feel a big difference since I only started vaping
I used to Smoke Marlboro Red Beyond and I started working at a Vape Store and started to replace cigarettes with vaping and it’s honestly so much better, I spend alot less money it tastes better, it smells better and most importantly i feel really good in the mornings no longer congested and phlegmy.
I enjoyed cigarettes because of the dopamine hit and nicotine hit , I didn't understand how all those chemicals effected me until I started getting involved with people that picked up vaping , I tried it a couple of time then I eventually found myself craving cigarettes less and less and started to enjoy vaping so much more , my chest cleared up in matter of days my congested nose my taste came back my sense of smell returned and I can advocate for vaping as a less harmful alternative its so much more cleaner so much more enjoyable its no longer a hobby the market has evolved so much its a lifestyle I advocate for and try and educate people on the subject because vaping is 3 components not a 1000 chemicals including tar like cigarettes have and that effects your lungs immensely, to conclude my feedback, stop cigarettes and go for a less harmful alternative
I feel alot better sleep better and lungs feel better not tired any more. Dont get sick anymore.
