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[quote=Anonymous]Interesting studies on swearing.

… the benefits of swearing have only come to light in the past two decades due to advancements in brain and emotional research, as well as improved brain anatomy study methods.

….studies have shown that well-educated people with a wide range of words at their disposal are better at producing curse words than those with less verbal fluency. This suggests a correlation between language ability and intelligence. In addition, swearing can also be associated with social intelligence, as it requires knowing when appropriate.

Swearing has been shown to improve tolerance toward pain. Studies show that people who swear while participating in physically demanding tasks exhibit more power and strength than those who use neutral language. Furthermore, cursing can reduce the perception of pain; for instance, individuals who swear while submerging their hands in icy water experienced less discomfort and were able to keep their hands submerged for longer periods. Cursing initiates an emotional response that triggers a stress reaction, leading to a pain reduction.

https://www.orlandomedicalnews.com/article/6255/why-swearing-holds-surprising-benefits-a-window-into-intelligence-pain-management-and-more#:~:text=A%20Potential%20Indicator%20Of%20Honesty&text=People%20who%20swear%20are%20perceived,necessarily%20means%20higher%20ethical%20behavior.

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