Why when I swim outdoors water first feels cold, and later warm?

jerry m

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When I first enter the water it feels very cold and painful. But after few minutes it becomes very comfortable.

I know skin somehow adjusts to the temperature. But what does such adjustment mean? Does thermo-conductivity drop after a while so cold doesn't affect as much? How does this work?

Where can I read about this?
 
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