[ELI5] Why does moaning soothe us when we’re in pain?

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Along the lines of the recent “screaming in pain” question. Why, when in long-term pain, does it feel better or soothing to quietly moan? I’m talking aches, or chronic pain flairs, etc, rather than acute sudden pain. Does it have to do with lengthening exhalation duration?

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It isn’t soothing. Moaning in pain is an involuntary reaction. The passage of time just happens to sooth the pain.

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