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

[CJsKee]

I just ordered the getsnus.com sample pack ...4 different flavors. OMG...I never even thought about using pouched tobacco although my sister used them for quite a while and never smoked a cig while using them. The sample pack was only $1 for shipping so I figured I'd give them a try. To make sure I understand...you DON'T have to spit, right? That would just be too much for me

 

[TropicalBob]

No spitting. Correct.

If you don't take to a taste immediately, put the remainder in the refrigerator and try again in a few days. Lots of times snusers like something on a second try. Good luck.

 

[cowgal]

Sometimes -- depending on the strength/flavor/size of the pouch -- when I first put a snus in my mouth, I get a big watery reaction at first. The saliva glands go a bit crazy, that's all... and I do find it's better for my stomach if I spit that out. MOST snus don't do that to me, but a few do. But after the initial mouth-shock dies down, there is no spitting at all. It's just like a wad of gum sitting there.

 

[CJsKee]

No spitting. Correct.

If you don't take to a taste immediately, put the remainder in the refrigerator and try again in a few days. Lots of times snusers like something on a second try. Good luck.

Oh good...thanks TBob and Cowgal. I've been still smoking the cigs and am hoping that with the snus too maybe I can stay away from them.

 

[TropicalBob]

With some snus, Cowgal, the mouth gets a shock.

A tart piece of hard candy, or a super-sweet one, might get the same rush of saliva. That's one reason I prefer dry mini pouches. There's less saliva rush and the dry pouch takes the initial moisture.

The only times I've ever felt any urge to spit was when I tried the strong, black, wet snus. Some like them; I've stayed away for the most part.

 

[RazorNribbonz]

Experienced snus peeps, I have a question... I happened to notice when I opened my fridge the other night that my husband had a tin of camel spice snus in there.. I was like, oh wow..I've heard of this stuff...He said, nahh I think that stuffs too old... How long is snus good for refridgerated? I'll find out tonight just how long it's been in there


This is not the flav I'd probably pic out but, If I thought it was ok I'd probably order the swedish stuff..but, its here and tempting to try..lol..Thanks

 

[Mohave]

How long is snus good for refridgerated? I'll find out tonight just how long it's been in there

It seems that it varies, partly depending on when it was made, when it was opened (and may have started drying out), on how much of the time it was chilled in the fridge, and in my experience I think also on what type or flavor of snus.

Look on the back of that little tin of Camel, just below the bar code. There is a "best before" date. I think that date assumes it is unopened and chilled. One that I have in front of me right now as I type this was purchased in April and has a "best before" date of "11AUG09" so they don't go bad in the same timeframe as fish or milk or eggs at all. I used the last one from this tin a week or so ago, and it was still okay, but a little dry because it was unsealed and left in the fridge without protection from drying and also often carried around outside in a desert climate for a few weeks.

My experience has been that Camel tends to hold its flavor better but perhaps dry out a little faster than many Swedish snus.

 

[RazorNribbonz]

Thanks Mohave.. I'll check out the tin ( oh man, is my neighbor going to harrass me... I have given him grief about his nasty chewing habit and spit bottles for months lmao... Snus is so not the same :: raising chin a difiant notch:: lol

 

[sheilalynn]

Nope, not the same at all R-N-R If you look a little further back in this thread, I posted a pic of one of the General Mini Mint White Portions on my finger...very small, very discreet, and I haven't spit a single time

 

[RazorNribbonz]

yes, I read the whole thread and am really interested in the mini pouches ( thank you)...But, I doubt that'll keep him from teasing the heck out me ( I deserve it) lol

 

[cowgal]

My bf teases me about them all the time, but mainly about the name. He thinks snus-rhymes-with-loose sounds funny... thinks it'd be much snappier if I pronounced it like "snuzz", rhymes with buzz. I just roll my eyes and get on with it.

 

[RazorNribbonz]

snus or snuzz .. Still way cheaper then collagen lip injections lol

 

[iggyLover]

Sheilalyn, how's it going with the snus? I am a woman snuser too!

I have been smoke free using only snus since March

 

[sheilalynn]

Sheilalyn, how's it going with the snus? I am a woman snuser too!

I have been smoke free using only snus since March

It's going good here so far...and always nice to find another female who likes snus! I actually ordered a flavored sampler pack
(1 - General Wintergreen White Portion
1 - Gotlands Anis (Grey) Portion
1 - Skruf Cranberry Portion
1 - Offroad Coffee Vanilla Portion
1 - Catch Eucalyptus White Portion )

and a few more tins of the General Mini Mints today from getsnus.com, and 5 tins of Camel Frost and 5 boxes of Stonewalls Wintergreen from genuinetobacco.com the other day. So I guess that must mean I'm liking the things!

 

[iggyLover]

It's going good here so far...and always nice to find another female who likes snus! I actually ordered a flavored sampler pack
(1 - General Wintergreen White Portion
1 - Gotlands Anis (Grey) Portion
1 - Skruf Cranberry Portion
1 - Offroad Coffee Vanilla Portion
1 - Catch Eucalyptus White Portion  )

and a few more tins of the General Mini Mints today from getsnus.com, and 5 tins of Camel Frost and 5 boxes of Stonewalls Wintergreen from genuinetobacco.com the other day. So I guess that must mean I'm liking the things!

I've tried all of those. Actually I think I've tried 90% of all the snus.
Hands down favorites:
General Wintergreen- because I love wintergreens SOOO much! now you have me wanting to try the Stonewalls
General mini mint
Nick and Johnny STRONG
Oomph lemon/menthol

At one point, I had over 100 cans in the freezer8-o Ordering it is addicting, lol. I sold tons of it though, after I found what I liked.

Do you still use e-cigs?

 

[sheilalynn]

Yikes, that's alot of cans! I do agree with the Wintergreen, that is a yummy one And I'd say it's a tossup between the General mini mint and the Camel Frost as to which one's my favorite so far.

I haven't tried the Stonewalls yet, but I have tried the Ariva and it's awesome tasting. Stonewalls is just stronger ;-). I agree about it being addicting to order it though...that and e-cigs both!

Yes, still using the e-cigs right now too. I took the advice of someone I saw in here who said something like "why not use both if you're trying to quit analogs"...maybe that's why the gum/lozenges/etc never worked for me. They weren't strong enough ;-)

 

[iggyLover]

Yikes, that's alot of cans! I do agree with the Wintergreen, that is a yummy one And I'd say it's a tossup between the General mini mint and the Camel Frost as to which one's my favorite so far.

I haven't tried the Stonewalls yet, but I have tried the Ariva and it's awesome tasting. Stonewalls is just stronger ;-). I agree about it being addicting to order it though...that and e-cigs both!

Yes, still using the e-cigs right now too. I took the advice of someone I saw in here who said something like "why not use both if you're trying to quit analogs"...maybe that's why the gum/lozenges/etc never worked for me. They weren't strong enough ;-)

I'm actually glad I found snus before e-cigs. All these people that have problems with their e-cig and then smoke analogs till the problem is fixed8-o
I' was happy with snus only but i did miss the draw of a smoke...which lead me to e-cigs. I still seem to use snus more, but now I always take a couple of vapes here and there and then some nasal snuff. whoa, you should give that a try. Check out Northerner.com all the snus and nasal snuff in one place, try Toque snuff...all their flavors are truely amazing!
I wish Northerner carried Stonewalls, maybe I should suggest it

Ok, let me say one thing about the 100 cans, lol. Think of a roll, there's 10 cans in there and it's a much better deal...ok so over time...well it was more like 10 days for me all of a sudden, a FREEZER FULL
My suggestion, don't order a roll UNTIL you can finish the whole can...then you can ask yourself, do I really like it that much?...i didn't do that so I made a lot of ordering mistakes and with my wacko tastes buds changing daily from not smoking, I loved something and then I hated it later.

I'm just rambling on...sorry, I just love snus! and now I love my e-cig to but I'm wanting a e-cigar now

 

[sheilalynn]

Nasal snuff...I just thought that would make me sneeze so I've stayed away from that, hehe. I got my Stonewalls from genuinetobacco.com. (ok, not here yet, but been shipped) He has a limited selection, and the shipping is a little on the high side, but his prices are very good...$8.92 for 5 packs of Stonewalls/Ariva, which is around $3 per package where I live. His prices on the Camels are over $1 less than the retail around here also. So that's what I ordered from him...but his snus prices are good also...$3 for General and $1.19 for Grand Prix (if you can stomach that brand)

 

[RedBullHighBride]

I've found that nasal snuff is very nice, very cheap and gives me a gooood feeling in the nose - it only made me sneeze when I newbied and snorted it into my sinuses. Apparently the gentle sniff into the front part of the nose is the way to go.
BTW I had some Toque Espresso and found it to be heinous! My faves are Gawith's Apricot (and cherry, but apricot best), Ozona President & McChrystals O&G.
I'll be putting in a small order to the Northerner for some snus on friday...and I'll report back!
Regards

 

[iggyLover]

I've found that nasal snuff is very nice, very cheap and gives me a gooood feeling in the nose - it only made me sneeze when I newbied and snorted it into my sinuses. Apparently the gentle sniff into the front part of the nose is the way to go.
BTW I had some Toque Espresso and found it to be heinous! My faves are Gawith's Apricot (and cherry, but apricot best), Ozona President & McChrystals O&G.
I'll be putting in a small order to the Northerner for some snus on friday...and I'll report back!
Regards

I did not like the Toque espresso either.
Toque flavors I find awesome:
Toast& Marmalade..really taste like it. has a kick like a mule
Vanilla
Quit...I always mix this into the other flavors for higher nic
Toffee
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Wilsons Peach Melba...pure heaven
Fubar Grunt...sniff very carefully, haha or it will blow your head off
Wow Coconut Toffee

here's some stores to shop nicotinerush.com.. unbelievable selection and fast shipping.
Mr. Snuff is also very good.

Yes RedBull, you got it gentle sniffing NOT snorting, lol