Don't Sweat It, the DRYKI Blog
Sweaty Hands While Playing an Instrument? Here’s What Musicians Can Do
Playing an instrument already asks a lot from your hands. Then add sweaty palms. Suddenly, your guitar neck feels different, your drumsticks don't feel quite as secure, or you're constantly...
Why Do Some People Sweat More Than Others?
You've probably experienced this at some point. You're walking outside with a friend on the exact same hot day. They're perfectly comfortable. Meanwhile, your forehead is sweaty, your shirt is...
8 Back-to-School Backpack Essentials for Active Kids
Pencils? Check. Notebooks? Check. Backpack that will somehow contain three mysterious rocks by the end of September? Probably. The standard back-to-school supply list covers what kids need in the classroom,...
A Guide to the Best Clothes and Fabrics for Minimizing Sweat Embarrassment
Sweating is completely normal and essential for our body, but it can sometimes lead to uncomfortable moments, lowered self-esteem, and an overall sense of self-consciousness. The good news is that...
Why Do You Sweat During Public Speaking?
You’re prepared. Your slides are ready. You know what you’re going to say. The room isn’t particularly hot. Then someone introduces you, you walk to the front of the room,...
Sweaty Outdoor Concert? 9 Things You’ll Be Glad You Brought
An outdoor concert sounds great when you’re buying the tickets. Live music. Friends. Drinks. Sunset. What you may not be picturing is standing shoulder-to-shoulder with hundreds of people after several...
Why Do My Hands Get So Sweaty When I’m Gaming?
You’re ten minutes into a game and suddenly your controller feels slippery, your mouse hand is clammy, and you’re wiping your palms on your pants between rounds. Meanwhile, you’re sitting...
7 Ways to Stay Cool and Dry on the Pickleball Court
Pickleball has a sneaky way of becoming more of a workout than expected. You show up thinking you'll casually hit the ball around for an hour. Then you're chasing a...
How to Keep Your Hands Dry While Writing, Typing, and Working
Sweaty hands are annoying in a very specific way. You're not necessarily hot. You may not be exercising. You're just trying to answer an email, sign a document, take notes,...
Why Does Spicy Food Make You Sweat?
You take one bite of something spicy. Your mouth is on fire. Your forehead starts sweating. Your nose is running. The person across from you appears completely fine. Rude. If...
Why We Sweat When We’re Cold
Picture this: you’re outside on a chilly day, bundled up in layers to keep warm. Yet, despite the cold, you start to notice beads of sweat forming on your forehead,...
How to Layer for Fall Hiking Without Overheating
Fall hiking has a wardrobe problem. You leave the trailhead on a crisp morning feeling very pleased with your fleece. Twenty minutes of uphill hiking later, that same fleece feels...













