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People who live in hot parts of the world, how do you stay cool during your day-to-day life? (sopuli.xyz)

submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by hellfire103@sopuli.xyz to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I live in the UK, but our summers are getting hotter, and I'm struggling with profuse sweating and mild dehydration.

If you are or were a student in Australia, Mexico, southern USA, Spain, Portugal, Greece, South Africa, or any other hot parts of the world, how do/did you stay cool during the day?

Note: I am familiar with the idea of a siesta; this is not an option.

If the solution is clothing, I don't really care about gendered clothing. If it fits and looks good, it's fine.

Thanks!

EDIT: For context, I am a student who is specifically having trouble during the school day, so AC systems and curtains aren't viable either. It's really clothing and strategy that I need to think about.

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[–] darkfoe@lemmy.serverfail.party 2 points 2 years ago

Lived in hot parts of the states and Canada. Pretty much just stay hydrated and take cooloff breaks when possible (whether AC, or cold showers.) Inside, use reflective or white materials to block windows to reflect sunlight out - blackout curtains are fantastic for this. Become a goblin - the sun is your enemy indoors when it comes to super hot days, especially if you do not have AC.

Also, do hot activities outside. Ie, BBQ all the things and don't run the stove or oven if possible.

Not much you can do about sweat. Just be sure to dry out your clothes every here and there so you don't have moist clothes on 24/7, or you could end up with a fungal skin infection (in folds if you have any, or the more private areas.)