as explained before, i just lipped mine and the spit dries and keeps em still... they still burn fast. again i can only get 2-4 hits off a regular camel but i can get a few more out of a WIDE... mmm delious. If you just clench it in your lips like normal you can just turn your head and slightly open your mouth and with a little practice you will never hit yourself... unless you bounce the butt off a bee