Jakarta, ThedailyID — Selena Gomez has revealed that using nicotine vapes changed her voice. The 34-year-old singer shared her experience through Instagram Stories on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
“I won’t be able to change my voice… I used to vape nicotine a lot,” Gomez said, according to People.
She also warned people about nicotine addiction, saying quitting can be difficult. Gomez urged anyone considering vaping to think carefully before trying it.
“Nicotine is so hard to quit, and I think I just want to say, if you’re going through it or even want to try vaping, it’s so not worth it,” she said.
Her statement has raised questions about whether e-cigarettes can affect vocal health. Research suggests vaping may harm the vocal cords, although existing studies cannot establish the cause of Gomez’s personal voice changes.
A study by Juliana Ceglio Monteiro and colleagues, published in the Journal of Voice in August 2025, examined the effects of electronic cigarettes on voice quality. The researchers reviewed 20 studies through an integrative literature review.
Their findings suggested that vaping may cause inflammation in the epithelial lining and mucous membranes of the vocal cords. E-cigarette ingredients may also cause dryness, disrupting the conditions needed for normal voice production.
These effects could contribute to changes in voice quality, coughing, and breathing difficulties. However, researchers said further studies are necessary to understand the short-, medium-, and long-term effects of regular vaping.
Another study, published in the Journal of Voice in September 2019, compared voice quality among 81 healthy men. The participants included 21 e-cigarette users, 30 conventional cigarette smokers, and 30 people who had never smoked.
Conventional cigarette smokers reported more voice problems than the other groups. Some measurements also showed less stable vocal intensity and greater noise in their voices.
The study found milder effects among vape users compared with conventional smokers. However, the small sample and one-time assessment limit the conclusions researchers can draw about causation and long-term risks.
Researchers have not established that vaping is safe for vocal health. Persistent voice changes or symptoms involving the throat warrant medical evaluation to identify the underlying cause.
