Linguists have noticed that many swear words share the same sharp, punchy sounds—hard consonants like “k,” “t,” and “g” that burst out of the mouth rather than flow. When a study examined those sound ...

Colino is a contributor for TIME. Colino is a contributor for TIME. Many of us try to suppress the urge to blurt out an expletive when something goes wrong. But the instinct may actually be useful: ...

Letting a swear word fly when you’re struggling might do more than blow off steam—it could actually make you stronger. Research published by the American Psychological Association found that people ...

Swearing is often seen as rude or impulsive, but new psychological research suggests it may have surprising benefits. A study ...

A new study in the journal 'American Psychologist' links swearing to "state disinhibition," a psychological state where you're less likely to hold back.