The PV: A Pleasure Device for all seasons

[DonDaBoomVape]

In post #18 of the Walrus' Mad Vapor juice review thread in the e-liquid reviews subforum, Enfield said (in part):

... I wonder if vaping sweet flavors can reduce one's cravings to *eat* sweets. That would definitely make the New York Time's Bestseller List: "The Vape-Your-Way Thin Diet".

I think Enfield is really on to something here. Thus far, vaping has been aimed entirely at analog cigarette smokers (which used to include me).

However, I (and, I suspect I'm not alone in this) am enjoying vaping far outside the mere satisfation of nicotine craving. In fact, most of the time I vape 0 nicotine levels. "Throat hit" is nice ... every hour or so (for me). But most of the time, simply sucking on a (magic) wand, inhaling appealing flavors, and blowing out "smoke" is immensely pleasurable.

And, without working at it, my snacking has dropped off considerably. [For the record: I’m not fat, just a few pounds overweight.] I'm eating for nourishment and to satisfy hunger ... and to indulge in flavors not yet available in e-cigs, e.g., steak, pizza, bacon & eggs, moo shu pork, shrimp scampi, etc., etc. <-- Get on the stick, e-liquid brewers!

Even beyond weight loss, I see great potential for the PV as a powerful, yet innocent ... pleasure device. [And, yes, 'PV' rather than 'e-cig,' in this context.] How many people would truly savor this marvelous invention?! [Actually an Asian-Western community of inventions.]

I know that any marketing, publicity or advocacy to this effect needs to proceed with caution. We don't want to trigger any red flags with the FDA, the moralistic majority, or the PTA. But this might bear some discussion.

Your thoughts?

Don

Smoke-free and vaping for all of 12 days now ... haven't saved any money yet ... but having fun!

 

[solonguniverse]

I personally think its a bad idea as it could convince people who might not have otherwise to start smoking/vaping. Of course it is their choice, but I figure even with 0mg it comes the same as us telling people who do not smoke not to pick up a PV for any reason.

 

[Ryle]

I can see a lot of reasons why that would be a very bad idea.. at least until the FDA is done doing whatever they're doing. But I've also noticed a decrease in my snacking .. well except for chocolate.. I've yet to find a chocolate anything short of chocolate itself that I like.. but that could just be me being picky.. all the ice creams and other junk I used to eat constantly haven't crossed my mind.... I thought it was just me (I go through phases like that sometimes)

 

[Enfield]

Hiya, Don.

I can second you on the experience of snacking much, much less since taking up vaping, and I can be a grade-A snacker (and am somewhat over-weight, my body shape would fall into the "more-to-love" category). I do truly enjoy the yummy and interesting flavors available, and wish to express my gratitude for all of the e-liquid concoctors out there, domestic and abroad, pro and amateur, that make their creations available to the rest of us e-liquid junkies.

However, I cannot back you up on wishing for pizza or bacon & eggs liquid. I can't quite swallow that one at this date (pun intended). I *can* imagine, though, that some herbal blend recipes would be great to vape (e.g. herbes de Provence or bouquet garni?).

I am reminded of some scent & taste oriented weight-loss products out there, which I have not tried, like aromatherapy sniffers and taste-enhancing sprinkles. I imagine that vaping works the same way (for me): by satiating my taste and olfactory neural pathways I am less likely to mindlessly reach for food. I eat just when my stomach is sincerely hungry. Plus vaping has that fabulous hand-to-mouth thing going for it.

Pleasure is a good thing, if it can be had at minimal cost and risk to self and others. I ride a motorcycle solely for the pleasure of it, because I take necessary measures to decrease the risk of it to the best of my ability. I find vaping to be extremely pleasurable, both sense-wise and nicotine-wise. I consider vaping (based on both conjecture and available data) to be considerably less risky than smoking analogs, *and* find it to be massively more pleasurable than smoking. Win-win in my book.

I'm interested in hearing other folks thoughts on the subject.

 

[happily]

I'm not overweight but I'd sure love some Cheetos juice, and bacon and eggs would really hit the spot.

 

[Ryle]

since we're on the subject of junk food here.. I gotta ask.. anyone know if any suppliers out there have strawberry cheesecake juice? I use strawberry and I think I may have seen cheesecake before... but i cant remember where

 

[yknotagain]

Ryle, Capella has New York Cheesecake drops

 

[Ryle]

MMMmmmmm... can you PM me a link?? Not seeing any company with that name

 

[happily]

loranns has cheesecake juice

 

[Enfield]

Walrus (Mad Vaper) makes a to-die-for strawberry cheesecake juice, but I'm not sure he's still mixing to sell, ever since the shortage of bulk volumes of 36 mg unflavored juice reared its ugly head. Walrus's juice review thread is quoted at the top of this thread.

 

[kylewinther]

I agree, It is a touchy business to be in. I agree that the flavors should be eliminated if not removed so that kids do not start getting addicted to nicotine!

 

[happily]

Walrus (Mad Vaper) makes a to-die-for strawberry cheesecake juice, but I'm not sure he's still mixing to sell, ever since the shortage of bulk volumes of 36 mg unflavored juice reared its ugly head. Walrus's juice review thread is quoted at the top of this thread.

Could you do me a favor and please never refer to it as Walrus juice. That's an image I didn't need. Thanks

 

[Ryle]

Could you do me a favor and please never refer to it as Walrus juice. That's an image I didn't need. Thanks

Wow....8-o that's so wrong.. on so many levels.. I never would have thought of that if it wasnt for you ... *hits self on head* i cant get that out of my head now... EEEP

But on a more serious note.. im feeling kind of guilty .. like i hijacked the thread