Yuck-o. Where did you live in the midwest?
I like saunas, but its because I can lay on the ground naked around other people (preferably women-folk) who are also naked. I'm not allowed to ride my bike naked, and there certainly aren't naked women folks around when I try...

If there were, I'd be alot more down with the hot weather.
Speaking of which, thats why the extreme weather at burning man is totally acceptable.
peace,
sam