If you stub your toe or slam your finger in a door, there’s a good chance the first thing out of your mouth is a four-letter word. But although swearing is a near-universal feature of language, it is ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Warning: This news story may contain foul language. But, New Yorkers, it seems, aren’t the ones most likely to use it, according to a recent social media study that found New ...

Many look down on someone who swears in social dynamics, but apparently, it is good for physical health, according to a study published in the journal American Psychologist. Researchers asked two ...

There’s no stress reliever quite like sucking in your breath and letting rip a string of expletives. Ever wonder, though, if preferred swear words vary across locations? So did a recent study which, ...

If you’re not using obscenities on a regular basis, WTF? Swearing is linked to a range of benefits, scientists say, and those who swear show signs of greater intelligence. Obscenities are found in all ...

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: ...