Why swallow snus?

[chibre]

I used snus to 100% quit pipe smoking and dipping (it worked btw). But as an ex dipper I am used to spitting. When I try to swallow snus it feels horrible and disgusting, am I supposed to keep subjecting myself to this awful feeling until I get used to it? It's not half as bad as swallowing dip but still..

What was your first experience with swallowing snus and how long did it take to get comfortable with it? Also, does anyone here spit out the juices like I do?

[Snusdog]

As a fellow x-dipper.............I spit when I want and enjoy the freedom of not spitting when working, in the store, or etc

The only problem I ever had with gutting the juice was early on with regular portions. I just kept some water handy for the first few minutes (drink a swig as you swallow) it helped the overload...........that said los was never a problem

Are you using los or portions

[chibre]

I am mostly using white portion snus.

[Sato]

Really, there shouldn't be awhole lot of juice to spit, unless you're lower-decking it or messing around with it too much.. at least IMO.

It's brand-dependent how bad the juice is I think, for example General original seems a lot harsher to swallow than Ettan. It also really helps if you drink something along with it, and just let whatever juice has built up go down with it. Just make sure you're not "encouraging" the snus to put out more juice You can acclimate to it over time, if I can.

Also as for the "why", for convenience and because your body extracts a bit more nicotine from the juice after it's swallowed.. obviously a personal preference, but I don't see the harm here and there.

[Snusdog]

Really, there shouldn't be awhole lot of juice to spit, unless you're lower-decking.

That's a good point where are you putting it? A white should not be producing much juice

Also, if you are drinking something make sure you keep it off the portion (wetting it up will produce more juice)

And like Sato mentioned some brands tend to be harsher than others.......which one(s) are you using that bother you

[chibre]

I'm using General white portion in my upper lip, off to the side because my front teeth are sensitive. I like the flavor of getting a lot of juice, I just can't handle it down my throat.

[tattooer601]

I mention this out of personal
experience, General original portion makes me sick swallowing the excess drip of the general op brands all seem to burn my throat,stomach... etc
If I continue to swallow the snus juice ill burn from throat to lower GI problems arise.
This doesn't happen with General mint.
My conclusion is that the smoke
Flavor is the culprit.
I would like to hear others with similar stomach issues with General....

[Thunder_Snus]

Spit if you want. Former ex dipper as well and I never seemed to have a big problem with swallowing unless i let something get overly moist and have it start to run. It might be easier to start off with something easier. I know alot of dippers arent into "that fruity shit" but jakobsens melon is like swallowing bubblegum. Maybe start with something thats a little more pleasant to the taste to start off with with swallow if thats what you want to do. Still, if you want to spit then spit, totally about preference.

[Sato]

Definitely there is nothing wrong with spitting, as long as you're in that kind of situation that you can. I'd still recommend getting to where you don't HAVE to spit, for better use in public situations, and also for the convenience.

[OregonNative]

Give it a few weeks, you'll get used to it. I was a dipper myself and it took me a little while to get used to it.

[chibre]

I'm finding the General smooth flavor easier to swallow but still gross.

[Sato]

What's General Smooth? I feel like an idiot asking, but all that comes to mind is the Classic Blend USA coffin tins. Maybe the "middle rounded/mild" original?

[chibre]

It's a very mild flavor, 0.5 gram portions tasting of apricot and chocolate.

[LordJ]

Are you serious? That sounds god awful.

[chibre]

Are you serious? That sounds god awful.

Yea it sucks. Not sure why I bought it since I hate any tobacco that is fruity or sweet. And they are mini portions to top it off.