cigars and health

[dwoodward]

Originally Posted by OLS

But if you only add the cigar
to your face to puff it, you should be fine. It's the nicotine that gets ya, and the constant contact of the
cigar to wet tissue.

Good advice.. Keep your lips dry, take nice puffs, don't inhale. And stick with it for your first cigar. The first one usually is the deal breaker, a lot of people smoke for 5 minutes and put the cigar down saying they "don't get it" or something similar. Usually about 15-20 minutes in on your first one, you will start to get a hint of what the fuss is about. I wont go into too much detail, but you will know when you start to taste it.

Also, make sure you visit a good tobacconist shop where they can give you some good advice. Make sure you get a good cigar for your 1st time, ask the shop owner questions, most are very knowledgeable and will help you find a great cigar that wont break the bank.

Lastly, pair the cigar with something sugary. Most newbie cigar smokers get very light headed, and sometimes nauseous from the unfamiliar nicotine rush. I suggest Lemon Lime soda. The sugar will help calm your stomach for your first few cigars til you build a tolerance. I prefer the cheap stuff they sell at Walmart lol.