How To Use Nicotine Pouches - A Step By Step Guide

Nicotine pouches have seen a rise in popularity amongst adult users here in the UK in recent months, with the amount of adults using nic pouches at the highest it's ever been.

There's now more selection than ever when it comes to nicotine pouches, with different flavours to choose from in varying nicotine strengths from some of the leading brands in the nicotine pouch world.

But you may have never experienced using a nic pouch before and wondering how you use them which is why we've written this guide to explain exactly how to use a nicotine pouch as well as listing the benefits of using them and showcasing the brand new EDGE Nicotine Pouches which have recently been made available to buy online here at EDGE Vaping.

What Are Nicotine Pouches?

Nicotine Pouches are a smoke and vapour free alternative for nicotine. Classed as an oral nicotine product, they are small, commonly white in colour, pouches made of a fibrous material which contains a powdered nicotine solution, made with essential ingredients as well as flavourings and carefully made to measure to specific nicotine strengths as to cater to everyone's individual needs.

They offer a convenient way to consume nicotine as they're small in size to offer maximum discretion as well as being completely vapour/smoke free meaning you can use them on the go wherever you are!

If these sound like something you could benefit from using, then carry on reading as we take a look at how exactly to use them!

How To Choose The Right Nicotine Strength For You

Nicotine pouches come in varying nicotine strengths to cater to everyone's individual nicotine needs and tolerance. But something you must be aware of if you've never used nicotine pouches before is the way that the nicotine is absorbed is very different compared to how it is when using an e-cigarette for example.

The nicotine is absorbed through the gum lining as the nicotine pouches are normally rested between the upper lip and gum, and this can be quite a strange feeling for the first time that you use nic pouches.

Which is why we always recommend starting off using a lower nicotine strength to get used to the feeling. And then you can gradually work your way up to a higher strength the more frequently you use nicotine pouches.

One thing to not get confused with is the strength of your vape juice relating to what strength nic pouch you should use. For example, if you use a 20mg vape juice, this doesn't mean that you should go straight into using 20mg nicotine strength nic pouches!

We've written a featured blog all about nicotine pouch strengths and how to choose the right strength pouch for you which you can check out by clicking the button below.

Read More About Nicotine Pouch Strengths

How To use Nicotine Pouches

Now we come to the feature section of this blog and what it's all about which is the step by step guide on how to use nicotine pouches. We've broken it down into individual stages/steps below which is the perfect guide on how to use nic pouches if these are something you've never used before.

Take a pouch out of the can

Nicotine pouches come in a plastic can/tub and around the edge of the can will be a seal with a series of perforations dotted around. Break this seal and pop the lid of the can off and grab yourself a nicotine pouch. We recommend giving it a gentle roll between your fingers to break up any clumps which may have formed.
get the pouch into place

The common place where a nicotine pouch is placed is in the upper part of your mouth. We advise to gently pull your top lip forward to create a space between that and your upper gum. Then place the nicotine pouch between the two and release your lip and this should hold the nic pouch in place. You can move it around until comfortable.
let the nicotine begin absorbing

Now the nicotine pouch is in place, it's time to let the nicotine absorb and enjoy it! The nicotine will absorb through your gum lining and into your system. You may experience a slight tingling sensation which we explain more about below, but this is perfectly normal! It's advised to keep a nic pouch in for around 20-30 minutes.
dispose of the nicotine pouch

Once you have found your cravings for nicotine have subsided, you can now take the nicotine pouch out of your mouth and dispose of it. For sanitary purposes, we'd always advise disposing of a used nic pouch in a bin, but there's also a convenient storage compartment on the top lid of each can should you not be near a bin.

What Does Using A Nicotine Pouch Feel Like?

If you've never used a nicotine pouch before, the first time you try one is going to be a very different experience and likely something that you'd never previously experienced!

The common thing which happens when using a nicotine pouch is you get a tingling effect once the pouch is in place between your lip and gum. This is a perfectly normal part of using nicotine pouches as this is the nicotine absorbing through the gum lining.

You'll find that the tingling will subside after the first couple of minutes of the pouch being in place so don't be alarmed that it will persist through the whole time you have a pouch in place.

However, certain flavours of nicotine pouches will heighten the tingling sensation. Mint/Menthol flavour nicotine pouches are notorious for this as the menthol used in the powdered nicotine solution creates a more cooling effect as well as the tingling.

Something else which can heighten the tingling sensation is the nicotine strength of your pouch. If you're using a mid to high strength nicotine pouch, this will provide a more concentrated hit of nicotine once the pouch hits your gum lining, and this can be quite overwhelming if you're not used to it which is why we don't advise new nicotine pouch users to use high nicotine strength nic pouches!

How Long Should I Keep A Nicotine Pouch In For?

The recommended time for using a nicotine pouch is around 30-45 minutes which gives the nicotine enough time to fully absorb into your system. However it's entirely up to you how long you want to keep your nicotine pouch in for.

You may find that your cravings have subsided after 15-20 minutes and you can just take the pouch out and dispose of it. Or you can use it to the full time frame to really curb those cravings!

If using a strong nicotine strength nic pouch, you'll likely find you'll only need to keep this in place for a short period of time as the nicotine absorption will be fairly rapid and intense.

The Benefits of Using Nicotine Pouches

Using nicotine pouches for nicotine as opposed to using an e-cigarette does have several advantages which we will cover below;

Convenient For On The Go
As nicotine pouches do not emit any vapour, they can be used wherever you are and whatever you're doing without it interrupting your routine. You can use nicotine pouches on public transport, long haul flights and so on. By using nicotine pouches, you can get your fix for nicotine where you are!

Discreet And Subtle
As nicotine pouches do not emit vapour, they offer a high level of discretion when in place, making them the perfect option to use if you're wanting to be subtle. Pouches are relatively small in size and do not cause any lip bulging when in place, so people won't even know when you've got one in place!

No Inhaling Required!
With nicotine pouches, you do not need to inhale anything to get your nicotine absorption, instead the nicotine absorbs through the gum lining. This could be a benefit for those who may be seeking an alternative nicotine product that doesn't involve inhaling as to preserve their lungs should they have been a smoker or vaper for a long time.