Sweat is no doubt an important bodily function. Without it, your body would be ill-equipped to regulate its internal temperature, which would lead to a pretty quick and painful death. However, just because it’s necessary doesn’t mean it’s fun. And if you’re an excessive sweater, chances are you are so over 24/7 perspiration.
If this sounds like you, read on! We’ve got five struggles that you and other sweaty people can relate to on a disturbingly personal level.
Wearing bright colors is out of the question.
When you deal with excessive sweating, basically any garment brighter than a dark grey is an invitation for pit stains. Even then, hiding moisture still requires a monumental effort. And don’t even think about using an undershirt as a buffer between your outfit and your sweat—the extra layer will just make things heat up even faster.
Multiple daily showers are a common occurrence.
Sweat isn’t just a visual nuisance—it can be a smelly one too, especially in the summer. This usually means that at best, you’ll need at least two showers a day to keep your smell in check. It’s true that a nice, long shower can be a good way to relax and unwind, but too many will send your water bill skyrocketing. Everyone else is spending their money on cars, clothes, and other fun stuff, while you’re stuck sending half your paycheck to your utilities company.
The thought of raising your hands above your head terrifies you.
Cheering for your favorite team, riding a rollercoaster, doing the YMCA—all off-limits if you’re an excessive sweater. Anything that brings your arms above perpendicular with the ground is an invitation for people to see the ever-growing circles of sweat beneath your arms. You know that in theory people shouldn’t be ashamed of their bodies, but it’s not so easy in practice, when you’re the one dealing with pit stains.
Any temperature above 65 degrees feels like a sauna.
The first days of spring are a glorious period when your sweating is at an all-time low. The freezing winter is over, but the oppressive heat of summer has yet to arrive, and you’re loving the fact that you’re actually dry most of the time. However, once that thermometer tops 65 degrees, you may as well be living your life in a rotisserie oven.
Human contact is a distant memory.
There may have been a point in your life when you gave out hugs and handshakes without a second thought, but those days are long gone. Now you spend your time in perpetual fear that someone will accidentally brush up against you and realize your sweaty secret.
