Let's take a moment and talk about my butt sweat.

I overheat frequently. Which only bothers me when I shouldn't be overheated. For example, if I'm going for a run or bike ride, I expect to get sweaty. When I'm at a bar or in bed, or in bed at a bar, I shouldn't be.

I dread the summer. I basically spend May through August counting the days til cooler weather. I wish I loved it. Everyone else loves it. But it does not make me happy to spend four months with swamp ass and a sweaty upper lip. Sick.

According to the Chopra Center, my dosha is Pitta. Some characteristics of Pitta:

Qualities of Pitta: Hot, light, intense, penetrating, pungent, sharp, acidic. Those with a predominance of the Pitta principle have a fiery nature that manifests in both body and mind.

Physical Characteristics: Pittas are usually of medium size and weight. They sometimes have bright red hair, but baldness or thinning hair is also common in a Pitta. They have excellent digestion, which sometimes leads them to believe they can eat anything. They have a warm body temperature They sleep soundly for short periods of time and have a strong sex drive. When in balance, Pittas have a lustrous complexion, perfect digestion, abundant energy, and a strong appetite. When out of balance, Pittas may suffer from skin rashes, burning sensations, peptic ulcers, excessive body heat, heartburn, and indigestion.

Emotional Characteristics: Pittas have a powerful intellect and a strong ability to concentrate. When they’re in balance, they are good decision makers, teachers, and speakers. They are precise, sharp-witted, direct, and often outspoken. Out-of-balance Pittas can be short-tempered and argumentative.

Skin rashes? Excessive body heat? Powerful intellect? Pretty much me in a nutshell.

Now, I know what you're thinking. I don't really subscribe to this kind of crap. It's nice to know that the yogis acknowledge that experiencing extreme discomfort in the heat is something that I can't help.