If you’re a current resident of Canada’s east coast, you know it’s been hotter than the devil’s d*ck for the past several days.

Here in Toronto, people have been freezing their blankets and running cold water in their bathrooms to keep cool.

And while we know that we should appreciate the hotter temperatures since we’ll probably be complaining about freezing our asses off in a few months, it’s hard to stay positive when a five-minute walk (or even just lying in your bed) can leave you completely drenched.

For those blessed with the magical cooling box that is an air conditioner, your first instinct during these trying times may be to crank that sucker way up. However, while that icy breeze might feel amazing, you might actually be making things way worse for yourself.

Why? It’s pretty simple science: If you get used to the bone-chillingly cold of your air-conditioned apartment or office, once you step outside, you will feel even hotter.

Scientists call this the “adaptive comfort model.” In a way, you can almost get addicted to A.C. and after a while the more you use it, the more you crave it.

For those who are air conditioning deprived, you can feel a little better knowing that the opposite runs true – outside temperatures won’t feel as bad for you because you’re already used to it.

Now, these high temperatures are not merely an inconvenience; they can also be deadly. So if you’re sweating your balls off right now in a too-hot apartment, try using some of these tips to keep cool this summer without A.C.

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