Most females I know just never seem to have taken to cigars. My roommate and best friend Danielle has tried a few cigars with me since I've started smoking them, and although she doesn't hate them, she doesn't find the appeal either. A few other of my girlfriends have tried them on nights out and the feedback was generally negative. I suppose the rich flavor of cigars isn't for everybody, and there's an image issue for most women as well. I've always been one who has kind of enjoyed turning heads, so the image issue doesn't dissuade me but my girlfriends have seemed very uncomfortable smoking them, even in bars. They have that classic "what will people think if they see me" look. I think there's still a perception that cigar smoking is a macho guy thing that takes place on golf courses and poker games. To penetrate that club would be appealing to some women, but others seem unable to overcome the awkwardness. Honestly, I kind of look being the only girl in the room with a cigar as it gives me a little bit of edge...lol

I tried a couple cigars in my late teens and enjoyed them even then. It was only after I decided to quit smoking cigarettes, and was practically climbing the walls in despair, that I came up with regular cigar smoking as an alternative. It works for this girl, but I have yet to convert any other chicks to cigar aficianadoes. I'll keep trying though.

I caught a couple posts by Sophie right at the beginning of my tenure here. I'd like for her to return so we can dish a little bit. I have no problem being surrounded by testosterone, but this is a little ridiculous.