Salvia divinorum 5X tips for a first timer?

[Gurnie]

Heya, I just found out some shop near me sells salvia and I've planned to buy a 5x extract. I've read that it is best smoked through a bong and all that but I'm still not sure about how much to put in coz I don't wanna trip hard, just have abit of fun. Does anyone have any tips on how to make it aseasy and enjoyable experienceas possible?


Thanks

[windtraveler]

For 5X or stronger, a bong is not necessary. I use a tobacco pipe and it works well for me.

As for measuring, i dont think it is as important to accurately measure salvia as everyone says. You take two big hits and when you feel it coming on, you put your pipe/bong down or hand it to someone else. You dont have to smoke all of the plant stuffed in your bong or pipe.

Your mindset and setting are obviously important. Be in a positive mood and your environment should be comfortable/cozy. I dont recommend doing it in a completely dark room. I would have some soft lighting. For me, music doesnt really influence my trip, but for my wife it does completely. Also something that i think is very important is to do some deep breathing exercises beforehand (breathe from your tummy and not through your chest). This allows your lungs to expand a bit more and for you to take in more smoke. Light salvia, take a big, deep inhalation, hold it for 25 to 30 seconds, and then let it out. Take one or two breaths, and then do it again, but dont let too much time pass between hits.

Remember, one major reason why many of us do not reach effects from salvia, is our bad smoking styles (i.e. not taking it in properly). Also, if you havent all ready, do plenty of research on Sally. Oh, and make sure you have a sitter of course!

[thydarkprevails]

do NOT smoke too much 5x your first time..i made the mistake of smoking a bowl full of 10x...and had a baaaddd time....

[Curtains]

to me its hard to just have a little bit of fun and not trip hard, Becuase u either brakethrough or u don't and once u brake though its a hard trip

[Pinkavvy]

you can't not have a hard trip on salvia. you either trip hard, or you dont trip.

and it's in no way "fun" at all ... it's a very intense trip, usually very scary. most people who do savlia for "fun" never do it again. it's a very spiritual experience.

[thydarkprevails]

you are right on pinkavvy..since i smoked that stupid amount of 10x my first time, i've maybe smoked plain leaves twice...i cannot even bring myself to try 10x again..

[serotonin]

be absolutely sure that if you are with people, they will be very tolerant with any stupid shit you might say or do (or TRY to say and do)