To inhale from a bong, draw smoke into your mouth with a slow, steady pull, then remove the bowl or lift the slide and breathe in air with the smoke. Do not try to pull smoke straight into your lungs on the first draw. The two-part motion keeps the hit cooler and easier to control.
What you need
- A clean bong with a bowl or slide
- Ground cannabis flower or CBD flower
- Fresh water
- A lighter
Step-by-step
- Fill the bong with water so the downstem is covered by about half an inch.
- Grind the flower into small, even pieces.
- Pack the bowl loosely. Leave room for air to move through the flower.
- Sit or stand with the bong upright on a stable surface.
- Seal your lips around the mouthpiece.
- Hold the lighter to the edge of the bowl and draw slowly.
- Watch the smoke fill the chamber. Stop before it reaches your mouth.
- Pull the bowl or slide out to clear the chamber.
- Inhale the smoke with a short breath of fresh air.
- Hold for one or two seconds, then exhale.
- Empty the water and rinse the bong after the session.
Common mistakes
- Packing the bowl too tight, which blocks airflow
- Overfilling the water and pulling it into your mouth
- Torching the whole bowl instead of lighting the edge
- Exhaling right after the pull instead of taking in air
- Leaving dirty water in the bong between sessions
Safety note
Bong hits still produce smoke. Cannabis and CBD flower smoke can irritate the throat and airways, so start with a small amount and stop if you cough or feel uncomfortable.