No it isn't! If your getting a sore throat, something is wrong. Do you suck through the herb a lot (be honest!)? Do you smoke out of a steam roller, or J's? Either of those could lead to chronic throat soreness.

Anything that causes your body to feel unhealthy cannot be good, so figure this out.

The 'easiest' way to smoke is definately either a water bong with ice water or a vap.