I don't cope with the heat at all and unfortunately the summers here are brutal so I do all I can to keep as cool as possible. This summer I purchased a new helmet and have been very happy with my choice. The venting is a lot better than my old Giro helmet.
http://www.lazerhelmets.com/en/catal...white-blue-614
Good luck with your search.
The most effective way to do it, is to do it.
Amelia Earhart
2005 Trek 5000 road/Avocet 02 40W
2006 Colnago C50 road/SSM Atola
2005 SC Juliana SL mtb/WTB Laser V