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What to do when it's too hot to sleep? (beehaw.org)
submitted 1 year ago by Lumo@beehaw.org to c/chat@beehaw.org
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Hey everyone!

I'll cut straight to the chase: I've been living in the Netherlands these last couple years, and due to it being close to the sea and other factors it is usually quite windy and comfortably cool.

Cue one of the hottest summers we've had in a while and now my cold-seasoned self cannot get used to it being 27°C at night, and as such I find myself writing this at 3AM on a Sunday night.

I live in a shitty small apartment with no AC and my window barely opens, so I'm wondering if anyone has some tips for dealing with this (or if you don't then you're welcome to join me in complaining about the weather (I am very bored)).

Thanks and have a nice day !

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[-] shanghaibebop@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago

First look into more cooling bedding, bedding materials make a huge difference.

For example, in much of east Asia, summer bedding involves sleeping on bamboo or straw sheets. Some people even use woven pillows that are hollow.

I’m sure there are lots of other tropical and subtropical cultures with interesting sleeping habits we can learn from due to them routinely sleep in 30+C weather with 80%+ humidity.

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