Verified by Psychology Today Frank T. McAndrew Ph.D. Out of the Ooze HEALTH Why Moaning Makes Us Feel Better Moaning can help us manage pain and enhance sexual pleasure. Updated March 9, 2025 Reviewed by Monica Vilhauer Ph.D. When I was young, I used to make jokes about something I called “old man noises.” I will not go into detail about the litany of sounds that fell into this category, but suffice it to say that moaning and groaning during simple everyday activities like getting out of a chair or into a car were key components of my comedic repertoire. ARTICLE CONTINUES AFTER ADVERTISEMENT Find a Therapist (City or Zip) US