Trying very first snus now (and yes, I'm a female)

[TropicalBob]

I concur that e-liquid is NOT alkaline enough. I've even tried chewing Tums to lower mouth acidity and help absorption. Didn't help and messed up the flavor of the vapor. The only solution is less-acid liquid. This stuff is mostly absorbed by the mouth, according to the Health New Zealand studies, and virtually none is absorbed from the lungs. So get to work, e-liquid makers.

[Vaporer]

Have to agree with you TB. I tried it with baking soda and let the vapor bubble through it..letting it soak in my mouth.....no diff....
If the nic is acidic, the baking soda should rotate it to a nic salt. it may, but it's not one adsorbed by the mouth.

[deeanne59]

I am using a snus...AND IT IS GREAT (sort of). I have a confession...I have been leary of trying snus- but not too long ago, I decided to try them- I ordered from the Northerner, and I had a wait before the order arrived. I happened to have some Camel Snus in the fridge from making Snu juice for vaping, so I thought I would give those a try....bad move!

I had never used a snus before, I had an empty stomach, and I hadn't placed it right. I didn't have it in for 10 minutes before I had to hurry and take it out and go throw up....yuck! I talked to TB about it, and he gave me some pointers and recommendations. I have just now got the nerve to "get back on that horse and ride"....so about 45 minutes ago I put in a General Mini Mint to try. It wasn't in 5 minutes before I got a "gush" of that sweet juice come out and I started swallowing. I started to reach in and take it out, but decided to ride it out. I started drinking my coffee with it to help wash the juice down. I got the initial lump in the throat and a lump feeling in my stomach- but all of a sudden the lump went away, the juice flow subsided, and I am here now enjoying the mint flavor of the snus!

[The Wiz]

I am using a snus...AND IT IS GREAT (sort of). I have a confession...I have been leary of trying snus- but not too long ago, I decided to try them- I ordered from the Northerner, and I had a wait before the order arrived. I happened to have some Camel Snus in the fridge from making Snu juice for vaping, so I thought I would give those a try....bad move!

I had never used a snus before, I had an empty stomach, and I hadn't placed it right. I didn't have it in for 10 minutes before I had to hurry and take it out and go throw up....yuck! I talked to TB about it, and he gave me some pointers and recommendations. I have just now got the nerve to "get back on that horse and ride"....so about 45 minutes ago I put in a General Mini Mint to try. It wasn't in 5 minutes before I got a "gush" of that sweet juice come out and I started swallowing. I started to reach in and take it out, but decided to ride it out. I started drinking my coffee with it to help wash the juice down. I got the initial lump in the throat and a lump feeling in my stomach- but all of a sudden the lump went away, the juice flow subsided, and I am here now enjoying the mint flavor of the snus!

deeanne.....It seems that everyone has a different reaction to snus when they first try it...I was fortunate enough to take to it without problems. I am finding snus to be quite enjoyable at work...and very discreet as well.Good luck in your experimenting!!The Wiz!

[Vaporer]

deeanne,

TB was going to do a snus juice vid. Did he make it and I missed it?
Now I have to look at 100 youtubes...........lol

[Caesarea]

I am using a snus...AND IT IS GREAT (sort of). (snip)
45 minutes ago I put in a General Mini Mint to try. It wasn't in 5 minutes before I got a "gush" of that sweet juice come out and I started swallowing. I started to reach in and take it out, but decided to ride it out. I started drinking my coffee with it to help wash the juice down. I got the initial lump in the throat and a lump feeling in my stomach- but all of a sudden the lump went away, the juice flow subsided, and I am here now enjoying the mint flavor of the snus!

Same here - so much juice! But didn't bother vaping for a good couple of hours. It's a strong enough taste (and nic) to banish any thought of picking up a PV. One minus point: the brown colour of the juice if you have too much to swallow.
If I can't lay hands on a PV for any reason this will be a good way to avoid analogues.



C.

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[Vaporer]

TB has 3 great vids on youtube.
Just search for TrobBobB

Great info TB thanks!

[Zarathustra]

Those are required warnings and MEAN NOTHING. The warnings forced on snus and dissolvables are just disgraceful misinformation brought on by anti-smoking zealots. The research on snus' health consequences is all out there for anyone to read. Results bear no relationship to those ugly warnings. It's incorrect warnings like these that make consumers disbelieve ALL tobacco package warnings.

The mini mint is a fine snus, Sheilalynn. It was called CatchDry Peppermint until General decided to market it under the General label a couple of months ago. It's a regular for me, particularly after meals.

Snus maintains a very steady blood nicotine level, unlike smoking, so you're not likely to feel the same "hit" you got from a cigarette. But your nicotine rises about 10 minutes after you put a portion in place, and keeps steady for an hour or longer. Many find this very satisfying.

Yes, you can always inhale from your e-cig for even more nicotine.

Preach on, brother. You're exactly right. The carcinogens are virtually zero. You'd have to use about 30 pieces of snus to equal just one cigarette as far as carcinogens go. I haven't seen it reported where anyone has gotten mouth cancer, gum loss, or tooth loss. If you use it a ridiculous amount it is possible for your gum to get sore. If that's the case, switch to the other side, sillies. But yeah, snus is a newborn kitten compared to cigarettes in the harm factor.

[mart.hart]

Vaping Snus.

I can’t use e-cigs as both PG and VG make me ill

I got some snus to try as normal use and it’s not so bad.
I then mixed some honey and water gave the snus a bit of a soak and it worked.
Not clouds of vapour but one huge nicotine hit.

Has anyone tried soaking snus in anything else that may be a bit more friendly to my intolerant body?
I am intolerant to dairy/citric/alcohol (yes, what bummer)

Thanks
Mart

[enadrown]

HA! I love snus! I work in a large manufacturing plant, so it's me and hundreds of boys, (and they ladies in the office, lol) I work on the floor as a fabricator, we can't smoke in there anymore and when I pop a snu in all the guys love it. LOL. I was talking to a friend the other day, he is a funny 40 something that pretty much adopted me right off, and he looked at me and said, "ARE YOU CHEWIN? I LOVE YOU, ER, i MEAN, YOUR THE COOLEST!" I don't know why, but guys in that world love seein a young girl getting dirty and workin like a man. haha