9 Reasons Swearing Is Good For You!!!

9 Reasons Swearing Is Good For You!!!
A colorful oath or spirited expletive can heal the body and soul. (We have the science to prove it.)

There are several types of expletives to choose from. In his book "The Stuff of Thought," Steven Pinker explores the different types of swearing, from the abusive — "You ass!" — to the cathartic — "Sh*t, that coffee is hot!" What type you choose may depend on whether you're stressed or in pain or just trying to make your friends laugh.

So the next time you're ready to let loose, do so with confidence. Here are some of the potential benefits


1. It eases pain. [link to www.mzellner.com]

2. It makes your heart race. [link to www.mnn.com]

3. It keeps you engaged. On the big screen, the five-time Oscar-nominated "The Wolf of Wall Street" had so many curse words that it worked out to about one curse word every 20 seconds. The conclusion? Curse words = popularity.

4. It helps you bond.

5. It makes you feel in control. [link to www.psychologytoday.com (secure)]

6. It can make people laugh. [link to www.mnn.com]

7. It can be cathartic. Whether you got dumped or are late for carpool, experts say swearing helps deal with emotion as well as pain.

8. It lets you express yourself. "It's like the horn on your car, you can do a lot of things with that, it's built into you."

9. It helps you fit in. Swearing can help you feel more comfortable socially

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Last Edited by calin on 04/13/2015 03:25 PM