Why We Hate the Word 'Moist'

Psychologists have found out that the more someone’s disgusted with bodily functions, the more they dislike the word moist. In addition, when moist is paired with anything sexual, it subconsciously reminds people of uncomfortable, embarrassing, or foul moments with their own body or someone else’s. However, people are less bothered when the word is used to describe food, like “moist cake.” (Mental Floss)