5 Totally Unexpected Ways to Keep Cool With Ice Cream

Might as well start off with the obvious one. Be honest: does anything feel better on a sweaty day than sitting back and digging into some Sofa So Good? Bet you can already feel the chill on your hands as you reach into your freezer. And that first spoonful against the roof of your mouth? Ahhh, the heat doesn’t stand a chance.

If you devour an entire tub at one sitting, it’ll actually wind up making you warmer. Yes, that’s counterintuitive, but trust us: science says it’s true. The best idea is to dive into your tub at various times throughout the day, eating just enough to keep yourself feeling happy and refreshed.

Sometimes hot fudge just isn’t hot enough – you need real heat. Spicy heat. Yes, friends, we’re recommending adding some chilli peppers to your pint. The Mayans had a good thing going with their chocolate chili combinations, but you could get adventurous with any flavour. “How’s this work” we hear you ask. Well, the spice makes you sweat, which actually cools your body down. #SpicyTub anyone?

Do you know your body’s pulse points? More importantly, did you know putting a cool tub on your pulse points can cool you down? You’ll know your pulse points because you can feel your pulse; the blood vessels are close to the surface in these places: your head (near your temples), inner thighs, neck, wrists, the insides of your elbows and knees, the tops of your feet, and the insides of your ankles. Grab a cold tub (not freezing, unless you wrap it with a towel or cloth), and voila, let the cooling begin.

I know, you’re thinking we’re weirdos by now. But it’s true. For a blast of chilly air right in your face, hold an open pint fresh from the freezer over your mouth and breathe into it. Cold air will come rushing back at you! No joke.