Okay, so maybe it’s not a smart idea to drop F-bombs when the kids are around.
But when you’re on your own go for it!
Research has actually shown that swearing has some surprising benefits for your physical, emotional, and social health.
Humans have been cursing just about as long as they’ve been speaking.
Why do we do it?
The more well-educated volunteers were able to come up with more words in both categories.
Scientists have found that uttering oaths triggers the body’s “fight or flight” response to a threat.
Researchers in Romania studied individuals' emotional states before and after imagining certainannoying traffic situations.
Do you find that you’re more potty-mouthed among friends?
That’s a good sign, too.
According toPsychology Today, being able to curse freely around someone is a sign ofbonding and intimacy.
That’s something to give a damn about!
