Letting other people try your e cigarette

[throatkick]

Good to see a fellow Miamian on the boards!! Welcome!!

My setup uses mouthpieces. Since I always carry a spare, I give them the other mouthpiece. They can see it is brand new as the unused atomizer is still in it's plastic covering. I remove my mouthpiece and ask them to insert theirs. When they are done, I ask them to "keep it since you will probably ask me for a drag again quite soon".

Nice, quick, no germs and everyone's happy!

 

[PurpleBandit]

It's very easy to get viruses from someones mouth. Including AIDs, if they have a little cut in their mouth and you have a cut in/on your lip or mouth.

I dont mean to offend you, but the statement you just made is half false and potentially dangerous. For every person that scrolls past your post, there's another that stops, reads and says "OMG?!! FOR REAL". You and those people concern me and I am compelled to say something. Not as a personal attack, but just because it's the responsible thing to do.

YES it is easy to pass a virus orally...namely the Cold virus and Herpes Simplex(coldsore virus)

but HIV...extremely low to NO RISK. Here is a quote directly from Avert.org, a well know HIV/AIDS Charity/education website

"Blood in the mouth carries an even lower risk. The lining of the mouth is very protective, so the only way HIV could enter the bloodstream would be if the person had a cut, open sore or area of inflammation somewhere in their mouth or throat (if the blood was swallowed). Even then, the person would have to get a fairly significant quantity of fresh blood (i.e. an amount that can be clearly seen or tasted) directly into the region of the cut or sore for there to be a risk. HIV is diluted by saliva and easily killed by stomach acid once the blood is swallowed."

I don't know about you, but if someone was orally bleeding enough for me to see it, I'd hand them a tissue instead of my PV. Other than that an alcohol pad or rubber cap will do.

and one more thing, HIV(Human immunodeficiency Virus) is whats' transmitted

AIDS(Acquired Immune deficiency Syndrome) is caused by HIV...you don't catch AIDS. AIDS is a weakened state that your immune system goes into after being exposed to HIV.

http://www.avert.org/hiv-aids-transmission.htm

 

[Mena]

The lining of the mouth is very protective, so the only way HIV could enter the bloodstream would be if the person had a cut, open sore or area of inflammation somewhere in their mouth or throat (if the blood was swallowed). Even then, the person would have to get a fairly significant quantity of fresh blood (i.e. an amount that can be clearly seen or tasted) directly into the region of the cut or sore for there to be a risk. [/URL]

That makes sense. But I still won't be sharing with anyone I don't trust tho.

 

[misplacedsooner]

i guess im not a germophobic at all either. having shared cigs...and other things in my younger days with many people it just doesnt bother me at all. heck, growing up my friends and i would split a soda or a sandwich with no thought of germs or anything. ive made it to 50 and am healthy as could be expected if not more so. i think phobias such as these are highly over rated but to each their own. im with the poster a few back in that if i would kiss a woman id certainly let her hit my pv. i have let several people hit mine in the past few months.

 

[r77r7r]

I don't use driptips at all, I just use these all the time (might be for 510's only) ;

Soft Sani-Tips (10 Pack) - MyFreedomSmokes.com

Pack of 10, very well made.

 

[simplyme82]

i guess im not a germophobic at all either. having shared cigs...and other things in my younger days with many people it just doesnt bother me at all. heck, growing up my friends and i would split a soda or a sandwich with no thought of germs or anything. ive made it to 50 and am healthy as could be expected if not more so. i think phobias such as these are highly over rated but to each their own. im with the poster a few back in that if i would kiss a woman id certainly let her hit my pv. i have let several people hit mine in the past few months.

Definitely agree... Maybe I'm a weirdo or something. I still share food with people, or at least try to. Nowadays if someone asks or I offer a bite to someone with a spoon or fork that I have used, they will hesitate. I always call them out on it. Something like "If you think I have cooties, feel free to grab your own spoon/fork." Some won't hesitate and will jump right in for a taste. I've also given people a bump from my cigarette and have taken a bump. Literally walked up to a girl that I've never met at the club and pulled her hand to my mouth for a quick pull.

Either way, back to the subject. If anyone asked, I would let them take a toot without changing any tips or throwing on any condoms. Unless their mouth just looked completely jacked. I'd probably give them my doctor's/dentist's card at that point.

 

[LynneK]

I'm with simplyme82 and misplacedsooner. I also believe you need to be exposed to germs to be able to build a natural immunity to them. BTW - do you make your SO use mouthwash before you kiss them? I don't worry unless they are visibly sick, but you're going to anyway. Seems like that's how you are wired- and that's okay, too! To each their own!

 

[dotma]

I always carry individually wrapped alcohol wipes with me just in case.

 

[DaveP]

It's funny that in junior high we used to sneak around back of the gym after lunch and share a quick cigarette after lunch by passing it around. We thought the nicotine would kill germs in the filter anyway and it probably did. After all, nicotine is a popular bug killer. Golf course maintenance people have inexpensive solutions they make themselves to spray on the greens to keep out weeds and bugs that eat grass. One of the pros actually soaked tobacco in water overnight in a stocking and squeezed out the juice to get all the nic and then mixed household ammonia (to green up the grass) and beer (to dissolve the thatch) and a bunch of other cheap, common household chemicals in a 55 gallon drum. He said the nicotine killed bugs, coated the leaves, and kept them away.

Some juices contain PGA (pure grain alcohol). A little juice in the mouth or the cart could be a good thing.

 

[Dougiestyle]

There have only been a couple times when someone has asked to try my PV. One was a woman who had an eGo and just wanted to taste my juice. My fiancee and I were out drinking and I said "Sure." My fiancee promptly asked me not to use the SS DT that the woman had used until I cleaned it with alcohol lol. I obliged, only because I had another DT with me.
Another time was when we were out at a bar and a guy we're familiar with asked. Luckily, I had a rubber DT for him to use. I like the guy as an acquaintance, but dunno his hygeine/personal habits.
My best friend and I have passed "stuff" fo years, but since I got him started vaping he swaps DTs if he wants to try my flavor.

 

[440BB]

This had made me think that that I should only freely share my vape with somebody I'd kiss or let have a bite of my burger. Time to carry an extra drip tip!

 

[minigoat]

This had made me think that that I should only freely share my vape with somebody I'd kiss or let have a bite of my burger. Time to carry an extra drip tip!

I'm kind of seeing it as an excuse to kiss a lot of strangers.. LOL

 

[simplyme82]

I'm kind of seeing it as an excuse to kiss a lot of strangers.. LOL

I think for now on, if a cute girl asks to try my Ego, I'll just kiss her then let her use it.... May as well get it out the way right?

 

[Nashy08]

I don't mind too much. Usually it's just my friends or friends of friends who ask to try it. I have one friend who doesn't smoke very often, but likes to try my new flavours. It doesn't bother me really, but I probably wouldn't feel the same if it was some stranger on the street. Don't have any of the condoms to place on it so I'm not sure what I'd do.

 

[frosting]

Read past some of the posts.... I agree with quite a few points of how... The old habits of cigarettes stick with you, at least for me. I've often shared my PV without thinking about it. The first time I was so caught off guard I was just like "ya sure, go for it" I didn't see any sores on the guys mouth and he didn't appear sick so It didn't really phase me afterwards.
I also think people are more wired to share with one another and the germ-a-phobe mentality is a relatively new as it seems to have become more popular in the last 50 years(? maybe more maybe less?). I can completely understand carrying sani-wipes, extra condoms for people you don't know. I may even start carrying wipes around too for strangers. It makes perfect sense. I also think it makes just as much sense that some people don't worry about it either and are just acting instinctual, "Its good to share with one another". Didn't that thought process come before people became so worried about germs? Its also good for the immune system to have SOME germs to build itself up. If that cookie falls on the floor I'm still gonna pick it up and eat it! Granted after taking any visible hairs off My PV has been passed around in a circle! Sure I knew the people, some better then others but it was a lot of fun to see people enjoy it and maybe turn them on getting one themselves. Germs weren't on my mind in the moment, helping someone find a way off tobacco was.

 

[sweetmeat]

Drip tips are only 1.50$. If you carry an extra one you can wash it at home later.

 

[Anoob2]

I would have to agree with frosting. I never really think about the germ aspect of sharing a pv. A sucker or piece of gum with a stranger maybe. For the most part the pv is only touching the persons lips. But I've always shared food, drink, whatever I smoked with friends and or family. So far I have let some friends family and coworkers who wanted, try mine out and never thought twice about it. And who knows maybe if they smoke they will make the switch. I kind of think its worth the risk of a few germs. Ha ha

 

[Jaguar G]

I've let a few try mine, the funniest part is even after you tell them, "careful, it is more potent than you think."

Then they take a toot and that is followed by "cough, cough, cough, cough, cough! Dang man"

Cracks me up every time. Well worth the cost of an extra drip tip in my pocket.

Jag

 

[simplyme82]

Thought I'd share my story about what happened today.

While at a bar that I frequent about once a week, I asked the owner if it was ok to vape inside. "You always ask that every time and I always give you the same answer"

So I vape it up and catch the eye of a waitress.
Her: Is that one of those..umm...??
Me: Electronic Cigarette?
Her: Yeah!
Me: Yep

She comes right over and starts asking questions. The normal ones. Where did you get it? How much does it cost? Does it work? Then there was an awkward silence for 5 seconds as she sat there eying my Ego. I asked her if she would like to try it and she practically ripped the thing out of my hands. I explained that she can't suck on it like a cigarette, but needed to take a long steady draw into her mouth, then inhale. She did, and started coughing.

Her only words were "Wow" and "Can I try it again?" She took another toot and said it tasted like chocolate (STL Gooey Butter Cake) I explained the flavor and said that there are thousands of other flavors she could buy and that I had started making my own to save more money.

At this point a guy overhearing our conversation added his two cents.
Him: So it's like an oral fixation for you?
Me: If that was the case, I'd just stick a pen in my mouth and be happy. I get everything I got from a cigarette without all the crap you get from cigarettes.
Him: You should just quit cold turkey. That's what I did.
Me: Cool story bro! Glad you were able to quit. If it were that easy, I'm sure more people would do it.
Her: I don't know how many times I've tried to quit.
Me: It's hard, but with this, I haven't had one cigarette in over a month. It was instant for me.
Him: But those things are expensive, so you may as well buy cigarettes.
Me: This cost me about $70. A 10ml bottle of juice lasted me a month and cost me $5. A pack of cigarettes costs $5. The upfront cost is expensive, but I save money over time.

I show her the website that I got the ego from and she said she would look into it. Before I left, she came back over again and asked if she could try it one more time. She then said it was like smoking a hookah. I've smoked hookahs but would never inhale the smoke. I just liked the flavor.

With all this said, unfortunately I didn't kiss her but hopefully she'll really take a look at buying one. Pretty sure I'll see her again. Next time I'll get her number and invite her over to try out my juice bar. I don't have many juices..

 

[minigoat]

You didn't get the kiss? What happened to your mojo?

Otherwise, awesome, well done, thanks for sharing.