Why Do People Start Vaping?

Ever wondered why people vape? There are a number of reasons someone might choose to start vaping, from trying to quit smoking to social influence.

In this blog, we’ll outline some of the most common reasons that people start vaping, as well as the benefits that some people experience when making the switch from tobacco cigarettes to e-cigarettes.

Looking to ditch the cigarettes and make the switch to vaping? Explore our range of starter vape kits today.

Why do people vape?

Let’s take a look at the top 6 reasons why someone might choose to start vaping:

1. To quit smoking

Many smokers start vaping to cut down on the number of cigarettes they smoke, or to help them stop smoking cigarettes completely.

Vaping is less harmful than smoking because the e-liquids in vapes do not produce any of the carcinogens such as tar and carbon monoxide that tobacco cigarettes do.

A great advantage of vaping is that e-liquids come in different nicotine concentrations, which means smokers have the flexibility to manage their cravings and eventually wean themselves off the addictive chemical completely.

What’s more, MTL (mouth to lung) vape kits closely mimic the sensation of smoking cigarettes, a sensation that smokers often miss when trying other nicotine replacement therapies like nicotine patches or gum, which can make it easier for them to quit.

In fact, according to the NHS:

‘You're roughly twice as likely to quit smoking if you use a nicotine vape compared with other nicotine replacement products, like patches or gum.’

2. To save money

Vaping is much cheaper than smoking cigarettes, so it’s no wonder that financial factors play a big role in many smokers making the switch. We’ve done the maths, and it turns out that transitioning from cigarettes to vaping could save the average smoker a whopping £5,183.29 per year (check out our blog Is Vaping Cheaper Than Smoking Cigarettes? for more information).

While the price of cigarettes in the UK has continued to climb over recent years with no sign of slowing down, the price of vape kits and e-liquids has dramatically come down in price. You can pick up many starter vape kits from popular brands like Vaporesso and Uwell for less than £25, e-liquid included. High-quality vape juice flavours have also come down in price, and you can now grab them for as little as 3 for £10 in our TABlites multi-buy vape deals.

3. Vaping is less harmful to others

Another reason that some smokers switch to vaping is that it’s less harmful to others. This could be important to smokers if they have young children or relatives with health conditions who could suffer from inhaling second-hand smoke from cigarettes.

Cancer Research UK says:

‘There is no good evidence that second-hand vapour from e-cigarettes is harmful. As vapes are still relatively new, we can’t be sure there aren’t any long-term effects to people who breathe in someone else’s vapour. But this is unlikely to be harmful. Passive vaping is not the same as passive smoking. This is because e-cigarettes do not contain tobacco.’

4. For relaxation/stress relief

Some people start vaping as they believe it will relieve stress. This is true in part, as the nicotine in e-liquids can induce a feeling of relaxation. However, studies have found that vaping e-liquids that contain nicotine is actually not an effective way to deal with stress or anxiety, because it could lead to you becoming dependent on your vape in stressful situations.

Not all e-liquids contain nicotine though, with many brands offering nicotine-free e-liquid flavours for those who vape for enjoyment or want to quit nicotine. Non-nicotine e-liquids can also help to relieve stress through the simple process of deep inhalation and exhalation that is associated with vaping, leaving you feeling more calm and relaxed.

5. For the taste

E-liquids come in a wide variety of flavours, and some people start vaping simply because they enjoy the taste. Flavours range from classic tobacco flavoured e-liquids, which are great for those making the switch from cigarettes, to fruity flavours like strawberry and even sweet flavours like bubblegum and candy.

Although many new vapers start their journey with tobacco and menthol/mint flavours, there are countless vape juice flavours and strengths to try. And with the vape world constantly inventing new styles of e-juice and flavour combinations, vaping has never been so exciting and varied compared to traditional cigarette smoking!

6. Social vaping

Of course, we can’t overlook the fact that some people start vaping simply for the social aspect of it. This is most likely to be the case amongst young people who take up vaping - if their friends are vaping, they want to vape too to fit in.

As a vape brand, it’s important to stress that we do not sell vapes to under 18s and strongly recommend that young people avoid vaping until well into adulthood, when they can make a more informed decision about whether vaping is right for them.

For those who are over 18 and considering picking up vaping for social reasons, it’s always best to opt for nicotine-free e-liquids to avoid developing a nicotine addiction.

Make the switch to vaping with TABlites

If you’re a smoker looking to transition from cigarettes to vaping, TABlites are here to help. We offer a wide range of vape kits for beginners that will make the switch seamless and hassle-free, as well as e-liquids available in flavours like tobacco and menthol to replicate the experience of smoking a cigarette and make it easier for you to quit.

Need help finding the right vape kit for you? Get in touch and our team will be more than happy to assist - call us on 0161 723 0064 or email us at sales@tablites.com.