Swearing = Pain Relief? Science Says Yes

Does yelling a swear word actually help when you’re in pain? 🤬

Turns out... yes! Backed by decades of research from British psychologists Richard Stephens and Ollie Robertson, swearing has been scientifically linked to increased pain tolerance and mental resilience. Whether you're stubbing your toe or pushing through an intense workout, dropping a well-placed expletive might give your brain the psychological boost it needs.

This Short dives into how swearing affects the brain, why stronger curse words have stronger effects, and how this strange superpower could be helping you more than you think.