How to Use Nicotine Pouches: A Beginner's Guide

So, you bought your first can of VELO or ZYN. Maybe you saw a friend using it, or you read our articles. You open the can, and you see these little white teabags. Now what?

STOP. Do not put it in your mouth yet.

Using a nicotine pouch is an art form. Doing it wrong leads to the "Rookie Mistakes": Excessive salivation, hiccups, burning, or feeling sick. Doing it right leads to pure, clean, focused bliss.

Here is the Step-by-Step Masterclass on how to use nicotine pouches correctly.

Step 1: The "Fluff" (Optional but Pro)

Take a pouch out. Sometimes, the filler inside is packed tight. Roll the pouch gently between your thumb and index finger. This loosens the fibers ("fluffing"), making the pouch softer on your gums and increasing the surface area for better flavor release.

Step 2: The Placement (The "Park")

This is where new users mess up. They put it on their tongue or chew it.

• Correct Spot: Lift your upper lip. Place the pouch high up between your gum and your lip.
• Position: Off-center is best. Don't put it right in the middle (where the little piece of skin/frenulum is) as it can hurt. Put it above your canine tooth (left or right side).
• Why Upper Lip? The upper lip produces less saliva ("dript") than the lower lip. This keeps the pouch drier and prevents you from swallowing too much nicotine juice.

Step 3: The "Burn" (Don't Panic)

Within 1-2 minutes, you will feel a sensation. It can be a tingle, a burn, or a cooling freeze (if it's mint).
This is normal. It is called the "Nicotine Kick". It means the nicotine is crossing the membrane into your blood.

• Beginner Tip: If the burn is too painful, take a sip of cold water, or move the pouch to the other side. The sensation usually fades after 5-10 minutes.

Step 4: No Chewing, No Spitting

Do Not Chew: This isn't gum. Chewing will break the pouch and dump all the nicotine at once, which tastes bitter and makes you sick.

Do Not Spit: Unlike American dip or traditional Snus, these are "spit-free". You can swallow your saliva safely. However, if you are using a very strong pouch and producing tons of saliva, you can spit if you want to avoid hiccups.

Step 5: The Duration

Leave it in for 30 to 60 minutes.
Once the flavor is gone or you feel satisfied, take it out.

Step 6: Disposal (The Catch Lid)

You are at a bar. There is no trash can. What do you do? Put it on the table? No, that's gross.

Look at the top of your can. There is a small compartment that flips open. That is the Catch Lid (or Trash Can). Use it to store your used pouches until you find a bin.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

• Hiccups: You swallowed nicotine too fast. Take a deep breath, hold it, and drink water.
• Nausea: You took too much nicotine. Take the pouch out immediately. Sit down. Eat sugar.
• Sore Gums: You are placing it in the exact same spot every time. Rotate! Left side, right side, front left, front right. Give your gums a break.