Few of us can help turning the air blue when we stub our toe and are left in agony. But while our bad language may embarrass us, it seems that it is also helping us beat the pain.
Researchers have found that swearing in such circumstances can act as a powerful painkiller– at least, for those who don’t normally use expletives.
For them, swearing in the face of genuine pain is up to four times more effective than it is for more regular swearers.
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