Swearing and cursing can boost your performance by helping you feel stronger, more focused, and disinhibited, say scientists.

Profanity, the use of offensive and rude words, is naturally a controversial topic. There is some debate about what profanity reveals about a person’s character, more specifically, whether it is a ...

Americans use the swear word “fuck” more frequently on social media than Australians or Britons, but Australians are more creative in its use. The f-word is rarely used in social networks of fewer ...

Your perspective on the use of profanity likely depends on the neighborhood where you grew up and the messages you received from your family of origin and other influential sources. Some people view ...

YouTube has changed its ad revenue policies regarding the use of profanity in the beginning of a video, allowing creators more freedom to swear -- and to monetize their content. “Use of stronger ...

Several dozen people have held a profanity laced rally to protest a Massachusetts town's bylaw allowing police to hand out $20 tickets for public swearing. Some people shouted curse words while others ...

Researchers at Keele University have proven what stubbed-toe sufferers have long known: swearing actually helps with pain.

Joensuu, Finland., Dec. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Americans use the swear word “fuck” more frequently on social media than Australians or Britons, but Australians are more creative in its use. The ...