Recent research shows that swearing can actually change how much pain people can handle. A 2024 review looked at studies on ...

Swearing has long been associated with letting off steam, but new research published in the American Psychological Association proves that it may have tangible benefits. Psychologist Richard Stephens ...

If you stub your toe or slam your finger in a door, there’s a good chance the first thing out of your mouth is a four-letter word. But although swearing is a near-universal feature of language, it is ...

Are you suppressing your anger and keeping in all the frustrations from the day? A little intentional cursing might be a simple yet overlooked tool for release. Have you ever found yourself letting ...

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Dagnabit, I just love cursing. It relieves stress and feels good. Polite society has considered the use of vulgar language to be associated with low intellect, but studies are showing the opposite.