If you are considering switching from smoking cigarettes to electronic vaping- there are 6 main reasons why you should.

Reason #1

Cigarettes Smell

First and foremost, everyone knows cigarettes smell. And they don’t smell good, like aromatic fruit or sweet candy. They smell bad and their odor clings onto everything from your hair to your car to your clothes- not to mention your breath, face and fingers.  Tobacco has a very distinct smell, especially to a non-smoker. Some people are so offended by the odor, they try and avoid direct contact with someone who smokes or is smoking. This makes smokers spend money on gum and sprays to mask the odor. There are reasons behind it smelling so bad also. You are burning paper and noxious chemicals and tar in addition to just the tobacco. Vaping does not have the problem of clinging to things like your furniture, walls, and clothes because what you are exhaling is a vapor and vapor evaporates almost immediately. Vapors and non-smokers have both reported that if there is an odor, it smells like the flavor that was used, and that’s way better than any unpleasant smoke reminisce.

Reason #2

The Cost

Secondly, vaping is so much cheaper than traditional cigarettes. We all know taxes play a big role in how expensive a pack of cigarettes costs. But there is also inflation, and the constant rising costs of fuel for distribution and productivity. Back in the 1950’s, a pack of cigarettes cost a mere 25 cents. We are now in the year 2020, and in the US, the cost of cigarettes vary by state- ranging anywhere from $5 a pack to almost $13 a pack. That is anywhere from 26 cents per cigarette to a whopping 64 cents a cigarette. At a pack a day, the average smoker can spend up to $390 a month. Vaping costs about 1/10th of what cigarettes cost per month. And that’s not even considering how much you spend on lighters, lighter fluid, matches, and ashtrays. And, as mentioned before, most cigarette smokers use gum, mints and perfumes/room deodorizers to mask the smell. Those all cost money too. Pod mods, batteries and E juice constitutes the bulk of the vaping expense. After that, it’s just upkeep and refills. For the average vapor, a $10-15 bottle of E juice last about two weeks. That is, you will only be spending $20-$30 a month on  E juice refills. A disposable vape pen lasts the average vapor about three days and costs $5-$10 a device. That is $50-$100 a month compared to cigarettes costing up to $390 a month. What a great savings!

Reason #3

Vaping is Safer

Another great reason to switch to vaping electronically is it is a much safer alternative than cigarette smoking. Traditional cigarettes have always been a serious fire hazard. To light the stick, you must have open flame. Also the stick contains chemicals to keep it burning. So you can’t simply just throw it down or out a window, it will remain burning and possibly start fires. Smokers can fall asleep while smoking and end up starting themselves, clothes and furniture on fire. Cigarettes are the number one cause of fire-related deaths in at least eight different countries, including the United States. Across the globe, 10% of all fire related deaths are caused by lit cigarettes. When charged, stored and used properly, vapor products pose no more of a fire risk than cell phones and laptops that use similar batteries.

Reason #4

Health Benefits

The fourth reason to switch from cigarettes to vaping is health benefits. Vaping hasn’t been around long enough for us to have substantial evidence of how vaping affects your health, but we definitely know that cigarettes are dangerous. Countless studies out there for many years show the smoking of traditional cigarettes can and do put you at a higher risk for a multitude of conditions including but not limited to heart attack, stroke, lung cancer, throat cancer, pneumonia, Alzheimer’s disease and osteoporosis. They contain a plethora of chemicals known to us as carcinogens- which means cancer causing. And what about the effect on your teeth and mouth? Yellowy black stains on the teeth and gum disease are only two problems in the mouth caused by smoking cigarettes. There are more, ask your dentist.

Reason #5

Your Social Life

The fifth reason you should consider vaping as opposed to cigarette smoking is the negative impact it has on your social life. Smoking cigarettes can take a toll on relationships of all kinds with friends, lovers, and even business associates. We’ve never met anyone that actually enjoys the smell of cigarettes in someone’s hair or clothing. Or a prospective client that wants to shake your hand that reeks like ash. Back in the early 1900’s, cigarettes were considered a desirable fashion statement or a hot new trend. With all the negative tests and health reports out there over the many years that have passed it is now frowned upon by a large majority of the population. If you’re a smoker, you’ve probably noticed an increasing amount of restrictions about where and when you can smoke now. Even in your own apartment or car. It’s because most people don’t like the smell and don’t want to be subjected to dangerous secondhand smoke. Many people who have converted to vaping say it is way more acceptable in social and business situations than smoking traditional cigarettes.

Reason #6

The Habit

Last but definitely not least is what a smoker enjoys.

#1

Hand to mouth.

All smokers have this deep seeded motion and for many, this is a big part of it. Bringing the hand up to the mouth is the natural motion of eating. So if you quit smoking cigarettes, eating and snacking might become an undesirable habit. Vaping allows you to repeat this motion again and again, with no unwanted calories.

#2

The throat hit.

Every smoker knows what a satisfying throat hit feels like. It means you are finally getting your desired nicotine. But what it also means is harmful chemicals entering and damaging your body. Vaping still allows that satisfying throat hit, without harmful smoke.

#3

The visible exhale.

After that very first drag of a cigarette, the smoker gets to enjoy the satisfying exhale of a puff of smoke. So does a vapor, but it is vapor- and not smoke that can cause harm to you or those around you. It may disappear quicker than a smoke cloud, but you still get to enjoy that satisfying cloud on the exhale.

As you can see, there are many benefits to switching from cigarette smoking to electronic vaping. Don’t do it just for you, or do do it just for you. But smoking cigarettes impacts everyone around you. Vaping won’t disturb a fly.