How to inhale a vape?

Vaping mainly involves two methods: mouth-to-lung (MTL) and direct-to-lung (DTL). These two methods differ in terms of experience and the equipment used.
 Mouth inhalation (MTL): Take it slowly, like savoring a glass of wine.
This method is very similar to the feeling of smoking a traditional cigarette and is suitable for beginners and those who have switched from cigarettes.
Specific steps:
Inhalation: Place the mouthpiece in your mouth, take a gentle and slow breath of the steam with your mouth, just like drinking a beverage through a straw. Let the steam stay in your mouth for 1-3 seconds.
Staying: Allow the steam to briefly linger in your mouth for 1-3 seconds, to experience its taste and temperature.
Entering the lungs: Then, open your mouth and use a natural breathing action to slowly inhale the steam from your mouth into your lungs.
Exhaling: Finally, slowly exhale the steam through your mouth or nose.
Characteristics and applicable equipment:
Taste: Places greater emphasis on the delicate layers of flavor, with a relatively low amount of smoke.
Equipment: Usually paired with high-resistance (above 1.0Ω) atomizer, narrow mouthpiece and low-power (typically within 15W) devices. Many small cigarettes (Pod Systems) and disposable electronic cigarettes are suitable for this method.
Lung aspiration (DTL): Heavy drinking, like drinking beer.
This method produces a large amount of smoke, which is more direct and intense.
Specific steps:
Direct inhalation: Place the mouthpiece in your mouth, and inhale the steam as you would normally do when taking deep breaths. Do this quickly and continuously, without allowing the steam to stay in your mouth.
Exhalation: After the steam briefly stays in the lungs, it can be exhaled directly.
Features and applicable equipment:
Taste: Aim for a strong sense of satisfaction and a large volume of smoke.
Equipment: Typically, a low-resistance (such as 0.2 - 0.5 Ω) atomizing core, large air intake holes, and a high-power device are required to support it.
Comparison of Two Methods
Characteristic Oral Inhalation (MTL) Respiratory Inhalation (DTL)
Inhalation Method First into the mouth, then into the lungs Directly into the lungs
Experience and Feeling Soft and delicate, like savoring wine Strong and direct, like drinking beer
Smoke Volume Small Large
Taste Experience Emphasizes layers and details Strives for richness and impact
Applicable Devices High-resistance atomizer, small cigarettes, disposable electronic cigarettes Low-resistance atomizer, large smoke devices
 General Tips and Common Questions for Beginners
Light and Slow Inhalation: The electronic cigarette requires a slow and prolonged inhalation, typically lasting 3-5 seconds, allowing the e-liquid to fully vaporize. Exerting too much force may result in inhaling the e-liquid or getting choked.
Correct holding: Keep the cigarette holder facing upwards and the cigarette body tilted downwards to prevent the smoke liquid from flowing back into the mouth due to gravity.
Regarding coughing: Coughing is quite common when starting to use electronic cigarettes. This is usually because:
The inhalation method was incorrect; an inappropriate suctioning method was used.
The nicotine concentration is too high, which irritates the throat.
Excessive content of propylene glycol (PG) results in a strong "throat-stinging" sensation.
You can try reducing the power, choosing nicotine salt e-liquid or lowering the nicotine concentration to alleviate the problem.
Device activation: Most electronic cigarettes start automatically upon inhalation, without the need for pressing a button. If it is a button-operated type, simply hold down the ignition button while inhaling.
In simple terms, beginners are advised to start with mouth inhalation (MTL), which is the easiest to master and most similar to the experience of traditional cigarettes. Once you get used to the feeling of using an e-cigarette, if you want to seek a stronger puff and a more immediate sense of satisfaction, you can then try deep lung inhalation (DTL).