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To use Vaporub just as a thing?

52 replies

scaryclown · 06/02/2017 22:05

I had a cold last week and was inspired to get some Vaporub which i have to say was bloody fantasic used as per instructions..for whatever type of cold i had it sent me off to sleep happy, kept me gently sweating and breathing easy. . BUT i am torally better now..and soooo feel like using it
.just as a thing..a bight cap...

maybe its the raver in me?? am i seretonin high at the mo???

it ssems like a lovely idea AIBU??

OP posts:
MaidOfStars · 06/02/2017 22:19

Didn't 80s ravers put Vicks onto face masks and spend the night dancing into them?

moreslackthanslick · 06/02/2017 22:22

YANBU OP - I love Vicks ! I smear a little bit into my nostrils when I'm feeling rebellious.

BertieBotts · 06/02/2017 22:23

It's just menthol oil isn't it? I don't think it can do you any harm, use away!

OhtoblazeswithElvira · 06/02/2017 22:23

I've heard you can become addicted to it!

peppatax · 06/02/2017 22:24

Can put it on your feet to fix fungal infections. HTH

DontTouchTheMoustache · 06/02/2017 22:25

I hate using vicks it makes my eyes sting!

Bluntness100 · 06/02/2017 22:26

Are you single? If yes, go for it,,,if not I'd ask my partner, I'd be non chuffed if mine came to bed stinking of Vicks just cos he liked it 😃

TheHodgeoftheHedge · 06/02/2017 22:27

If I'm ever feeling a bit low and need comforting, I put Vicks on. I think the smell reminds me of when I was little and having my mum look after me, so it's a comfort thing.

LooksBetterWithAFilter · 06/02/2017 22:31

Go for it if you get comfort from it. I felt the same way about head pad things. I suffer from back problems and heat helps. Id bought this thing in the supermarket to try that went round me like a belt with the bits that heat up on my back. I was craving them after they ran out and they weren't cheap so didn't want to keep buying them when I didn't need them but I felt like I was becoming addicted to them. So if Vick gives you that feeling I say use it. BUT will that feeling not wear off the more you use it and you'll just end up being stinky and sticky.

RockyBird · 06/02/2017 22:35

A friend of mine from school days used to put it on her fanny before taking E (or maybe acid). She said I should try it. Funnily enough I haven't bothered Grin

PurpleThursday · 06/02/2017 22:38

Looksbetter try this - amazing!

www.amazon.co.uk/Hotties-Soothing-Backwrap-Microwaveable-Relief/dp/B000WIIP0C

Bluntness100 · 06/02/2017 22:39

Rocky,,,what, why? Why would she do that? 😂😂😂

RockyBird · 06/02/2017 22:42

Apparently the drugs/Vicks on fanny combo felt amazing and everyone should try it.

I remain unconvinced Grin

moreslackthanslick · 07/02/2017 04:33

😂😂😂 at Vicks on fanny/ drugs combo!

MagicChicken · 07/02/2017 05:17

😮😲 I imagine Vicks on the fanny is much like toothpaste on the fanny. Drugs or no drugs how could that ever feel nice?

atheistmantis · 07/02/2017 05:29

Vicks on your fanny must be akin to rubbing raw chilli , why on earth would you do that ? Confused

Motherfuckers · 07/02/2017 05:46

A lot of lubes have menthol oil though, for that fanny tingling sensation.

BrownEyedLady · 07/02/2017 07:57

How did she even discover this??!!

Spring2016 · 07/02/2017 08:01

People use mentholated lozenges as a sex aid, she probaby was going on that theory.

BrownEyedLady · 07/02/2017 08:17

Really? Wow! This thread has been an eye opener!

Spring2016 · 07/02/2017 08:25

Yes, after it disolve in your mouth only btw, then you pleasure your partner, don't put it inside or directly on body parts.

tattychicken · 07/02/2017 08:35

I once rubbed deep heat onto my hamstring before a rugby match, then changed my tampax. I really don't recommend it.

Bluntness100 · 07/02/2017 09:00

Seriously, I guess you'd have to be high to be rubbing Vicks down there..😂

7SunshineSeven7 · 07/02/2017 09:01

I imagine Vicks on the fanny is much like toothpaste on the fanny. Why are you putting toothpaste on the fanny?! Grin

SpackenDeDoich · 07/02/2017 09:16

As long as you don't move on to Tiger balm it's probably ok.