But there's more to Summersin than just a carefree attitude. Research suggests that our brains are wired to respond positively to the summer season. The increased sunlight and warmer temperatures trigger the release of serotonin, dopamine, and other neurotransmitters that regulate our mood, energy levels, and sense of well-being.

Think less The Parent Trap and more Call Me By Your Name meets The Talented Mr. Ripley . It is the aesthetic of the heatwave that breaks the air conditioner—the sweaty, sticky, utterly human side of July.