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How do people in hot countries continue to populate?

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dontcomeatme · 10/07/2025 21:43

Honestly, even just the thought of having sex in this heat has me running away in sweat drenched disgust. I have under boob sweat, arsehole sweat, my knickers are gross, my hair is wet, I feel disgusting and I am far far too hot! How do hot countries manage? I couldn't think of anything worse than sex right now! Thankfully my OH is in complete agreement 🤣 we can barely tolerate our clothes touching our body never mind sharing heat 🤣
What's the consensus? Does the heat affect your libido? Or are you lot all lying in a pool of combined sweat and continuing as normal?
Shamelessly posting in AIBU for traffic.

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dontcomeatme · 12/07/2025 12:11

MsNevermore · 12/07/2025 00:58

I’ll absolutely agree with this.

I live in an actual desert - it’s currently almost 5pm, it’s still 110°F outside with only 5% humidity…….
But we have air conditioning, tile floors all throughout downstairs, massive ceiling fans etc
Uk homes with all the carpet, curtains and insulation makes a U.K. heatwave unbearable inside.
It’s dangerously hot outside where I am, but I know I can step inside for a reprieve. You don’t have that in the UK

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Exactly this. Its so hot and humid outside today, but I can't decide if its hotter inside or out 😭 my DC have a sickness and diarrhea bug and it's been horrendous in this heat. Everything stinks, their fevers aren't getting any reprieve so they're 10x more irritable and upset. Awful

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PapaPerspective · 12/07/2025 11:50

asrl78 · 11/07/2025 10:44

Get solar panels with battery storage, the air con is needed when the solar cells are at peak power generation.

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Good idea that

PapaPerspective · 12/07/2025 11:49

Gardenbumblebee · 10/07/2025 22:09

Doggy style, nothing too energetic, share the workload, and whatever you do don't touch each other.

@Gardenbumblebee share the workload? The workload is definitely not shared in that position, requires energy and a cardio workout for the man 😂

Themomentsheknewshefkedup · 12/07/2025 10:18

IMissSparkling · 10/07/2025 21:53

Oh yes, great, let's make a boiling planet even warmer by using MORE power.

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No your right, let’s just all die of heatstroke instead

SerendipityJane · 12/07/2025 09:24

BurntBroccoli · 12/07/2025 01:47

Could be solar powered?

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Or they could work.

TamanNegara · 12/07/2025 09:07

KnittyNell · 11/07/2025 12:12

I’m dreaming of dark, cold nights under the duvet, hot chocolate and buying new winter clothes.
Stuff Summer.

But you're not actually dreaming of being cold, are you?
You're imagining being warm under a duvet, drinking hot drinks, and being wrapped up in warm clothes.
In summer it's like that everywhere! You can be warm without having to shroud yourself in clothes and blankets.

I never understand these "love winter" people because they always talk about cosy warm things!

SouthernNights59 · 12/07/2025 08:14

MsNevermore · 12/07/2025 00:58

I’ll absolutely agree with this.

I live in an actual desert - it’s currently almost 5pm, it’s still 110°F outside with only 5% humidity…….
But we have air conditioning, tile floors all throughout downstairs, massive ceiling fans etc
Uk homes with all the carpet, curtains and insulation makes a U.K. heatwave unbearable inside.
It’s dangerously hot outside where I am, but I know I can step inside for a reprieve. You don’t have that in the UK

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I live in a country which has carpet, curtains and insulation, and I've never heard people moan about the heat the way they do on here - and we generally have more hot days than the UK does.

shirtyshirt · 12/07/2025 07:46

I couldn't think of anything worse than sex right now!

I dislike the heat and my house is way too
hot. But dh is hotter so....

Venalopolos · 12/07/2025 07:25

BurntBroccoli · 12/07/2025 01:47

Could be solar powered?

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Yes. We have air con and solar panels. Air con doesn’t cost us a penny to run.

Venalopolos · 12/07/2025 07:24

LemondrizzleShark · 12/07/2025 01:01

Some of us deliberately go on holiday to cold places! Or places with aircon.

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Presumably the air con is the answer to the OP’s question then…

BurntBroccoli · 12/07/2025 01:47

IMissSparkling · 10/07/2025 21:53

Oh yes, great, let's make a boiling planet even warmer by using MORE power.

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Could be solar powered?

Pennyforyourthoughtsplease · 12/07/2025 01:19

People from hot countries are usually happier, friendlier and more relaxed so they're also probably more eager to have sex 😆

LemondrizzleShark · 12/07/2025 01:01

Venalopolos · 10/07/2025 22:44

Have you never had sex on holiday?

Some of us deliberately go on holiday to cold places! Or places with aircon.

MsNevermore · 12/07/2025 00:58

dontcomeatme · 11/07/2025 18:36

Exactly this. I've been to many countries on holiday but this heat in the UK is not enjoyable at all

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I’ll absolutely agree with this.

I live in an actual desert - it’s currently almost 5pm, it’s still 110°F outside with only 5% humidity…….
But we have air conditioning, tile floors all throughout downstairs, massive ceiling fans etc
Uk homes with all the carpet, curtains and insulation makes a U.K. heatwave unbearable inside.
It’s dangerously hot outside where I am, but I know I can step inside for a reprieve. You don’t have that in the UK

MsNevermore · 12/07/2025 00:56

We have air conditioning 🤷🏻‍♀️😂

My DH runs hot. I’m the opposite: I’m always cold.
I tell him all the time the chances of me getting my kit off would be much higher if our bedroom A/C wasn’t set to the fucking Arctic circle 🫠🫠🫠🫠

Annoyeddd · 12/07/2025 00:33

Have a heat pump fitted. Cheap heat in winter, flick the switch and it turns into air con in the summer.
Have heard that there are rules about air con units need planning permission for air con but not heat pumps but then who will know when you have flicked that switch.

sweetpickle2 · 12/07/2025 00:07

I quite like a heatwave shag! We’re sweaty anyway, so may as well lean in. The heat makes me hornier though, I think there’s a scientific reason but I’ve never looked it up.

ThisTicklishFatball · 11/07/2025 22:53

Be bold and ask Brazilians how they handle hot days—they're experts at it! They know all about using fans, air conditioning, drinking cold water, wearing lighter clothes, keeping windows open, and so many other tricks to make life more comfortable.
I've got a Brazilian acquaintance who says it's always amusing to watch us complaining and struggling.
Of course, it's not just Brazilians—ask anyone living in a hot country. The natives of these regions have been dealing with heat for centuries and can teach us a lot. Besides, we have the internet and even AI apps to provide answers and survival tips.

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dontcomeatme · 11/07/2025 18:36

8isgreat · 11/07/2025 16:35

I live in Southern Europe. The outdoor UK heatwave is lovely and pleasant, inside the house was bad. 30 degrees in a Uk home can be worse than when it’s in the 40’s in my own home which doesn’t have any air conditioning.
I think it’s the carpeted floors, wallpaper, curtains etc, they trap the heat.

Exactly this. I've been to many countries on holiday but this heat in the UK is not enjoyable at all

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8isgreat · 11/07/2025 16:35

I live in Southern Europe. The outdoor UK heatwave is lovely and pleasant, inside the house was bad. 30 degrees in a Uk home can be worse than when it’s in the 40’s in my own home which doesn’t have any air conditioning.
I think it’s the carpeted floors, wallpaper, curtains etc, they trap the heat.

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dontcomeatme · 11/07/2025 15:05

KnittyNell · 11/07/2025 12:12

I’m dreaming of dark, cold nights under the duvet, hot chocolate and buying new winter clothes.
Stuff Summer.

We can be friends.

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dontcomeatme · 11/07/2025 15:04

YesMyAirConditioningUnitIsOnToday · 11/07/2025 11:53

Central Scotland here and yes it is hot today. Took dog out for 10 mins this morning and was desperately trying to stay in the shade as I was burning even for the 10 mins I was out at 9am.

Livingroom is 25 but thankfully running the air con unit I bought from Argos a few years ago which is taken it down to a comfortable 19-20.

I used to live with an Australian who was from Melbourne. He said UK heat is different to Melbourne heat. It is much 'hotter' in the UK at lower temps than Melbourne. He thought it might be due to our humidity and our island being surrounded by water. Anyway just thought that was an interesting fact.

We're staying in today and the dog won't be going out again until tonight when it begins to cool with darkness. (He can have a quick pee in the garden but that's it). Livingroom is east facing (currently in the sun) and I usually enjoy the morning sun. Today however I am counting down the minutes till it goes round the back and we get some shade.

I bought 2 portable air con units about 4 years ago when we started to have this really warm weather in the summer. I know it's only about 20 days per year but it's really unpleasant and the dog can't cope either.

For those without air con wet a dishtowel and put it on your bare legs or stomach. I promise you will cool down immediately. Trick learned when I was stuck in a hotel in London during a heatwave with a room above the kitchens and was desperate.

I was in Glasgow in 2022 when the temps were over 33° and it was unbelievable! I had packed for the rain too 😅
I'm definitely going to invest in some air con, my kids are struggling with this heat it's too much

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dontcomeatme · 11/07/2025 15:02

Aaron95 · 11/07/2025 11:13

No it doesn't. We get temperatures above 30°C for what 2 weeks a year on average. Hence why aicon is not standard in homes in the UK.

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True. But it's getting hotter every year. And we don't even have a real winter anymore. We were in a hot tub on Xmas day and walking about in shorts and cardigans.
I have 2 small DC and trying to keep them cool is proving a nightmare. My 3 month old just wants to cling to me and BF all day so we're making each other hotter. Air con would be amazing right now!
And my neighbour just had an angina attack triggered by overheating. Not great.

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dontcomeatme · 11/07/2025 14:58

Sharptonguedwoman · 11/07/2025 10:29

Hadn’t thought of that, completely see the problem. Sister has large SW windows too, curtains shut in her house currently. My cool N facing room is proving useful!

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It was one of the things we fell in love with about the house before we bought it. SW facing huge French doors in the main living area. Now we're seeing the issue! Curtains are always closed 🥴

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dontcomeatme · 11/07/2025 14:55

SerendipityJane · 11/07/2025 10:24

Canopies

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Genius!!!!

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