Getting too hot in bed is one of those things that can drive you crazy, you lye there watching every hour come and go, unable to rest, all the while knowing that tiredness will follow you all the next day like a lost puppy, without the cuteness. Staying cool in bed is a hit and miss thing, not everything works for everyone and there is conflicting information about how to do it. The best advice we can give is as follows.

Take a cool bath or shower or wipe your body down with a cool wash cloth. Without fully drying yourself, hop into bed, and let the air slowly dry you. This will keep you cool for a long time, allowing you to fall asleep. If a shower or bath is not an option, splash cool water on your head, and soak your hands and feet in cool water if possible. Your head, hands and feet are your "radiators" and you'll feel cooler faster by focusing on those areas. Note that this method is temporary, and more psychologically sound than physiologically accurate, as a cold shower will close your body's pores, which in the long run will heat your body. Lots of people develop rashes due to heat. Apply talcum powder all over the body after shower to keep body cool and to avoid rashes.

Use a smaller, firmer pillow, it allows more air to circulate around your head, which is the hottest part of your body. For some people, taking your mind off the problem (for example watching television or reading a book) can sometimes help you ignore the heat.

An obvious one is to avoid spicy foods for at least an hour before going to bed and some say even to avoid hot foods such as soup, hot cocoa. Do not consume any caffeinated beverages before trying to sleep, your increased heart rate will make you hotter and more susceptible to the heat.