As I write this post on Sunday May 24, it’s 53F/11.5 C and raining in New England. This is not the May weather I grew up with, having been born and raised in South Carolina. However, after several decades of calling the Boston area home, I know that late spring doesn’t let go of its fickle grip on northern regions without some pushback. However, it does eventually become summer, and with summer comes… yes, sweating.
We at Fit is a Feminist Issue have written about sweating. Here are a few posts to check out:
Air conditioning and exercise: Sweaty Sam has some thoughts
A feminist guide to mid-life sweating
Catherine complains about sweating again, but this time there’s science involved
Basically, Samantha is accepting of sweating, Mia is a sort of a sweat advocate, and I sweat a lot and complain about it. Until now.
A local mental health clinic in my area put up this public service list of things that are good about sweaing. I took this in, and am working on being more sweat-positive this summer.
Okay, I can see that sweat is another occasion for appreciating my body. And it signals that I’ve done something (mostly; although I can sweat copiously while not moving an inch). Yes, sweat is a sensational experience (in one sense of the word). And it keeps me cool without having to start panting all the time.
Fine, sweating is good for us. Happy now?
I will be once I find myself in proper sweating weather. Which I hope will be this week. Will post a perspiration update (or not) later…
Happy sweating 2026, everyone!
