‘Porn is warping our lives’ admit Gen Z men, who reveal their addictions got ‘totally out of control’ 

‘Porn is warping our lives’ admit Gen Z men, who reveal their addictions got ‘totally out of control’ 

Men now in their 20s are the first to grow up with easy access to pornography from childhood, and they say it changed how they see women and how they form and maintain relationships, a Post investigation has found. Speaking to six heterosexual men in the age group, each admitted they had habitually used pornography … Read more

Harrison Ford left baffled by Gen Z slang he really wishes no one had explained

Harrison Ford left baffled by Gen Z slang he really wishes no one had explained

What started as a simple explanation about unplugging on flights quickly turned into a comedic clash of generations when Sherry Cola’s choice of words left Harrison Ford out of the loop. Sherry Cola, who stars in the third season of “Shrinking,” was explaining how she disconnects while traveling when her use of the word “raw-dogging” … Read more

Online pressures turn Gen Z girls into shopping machines, more like products than people: book

Online pressures turn Gen Z girls into shopping machines, more like products than people: book

In her debut book, Gen Z author Freya India tells the story of how girls her age were transformed by the modern world into “Girls®” — products for consumption shaped by social media, beauty filters, and Big Tech. “Young women in particular are starting to see themselves as something more and more like products rather … Read more

‘Chronically online’ Gen Z turning to these hacks to fight brain rot, reduce social media usage

‘Chronically online’ Gen Z turning to these hacks to fight brain rot, reduce social media usage

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Is Gen Z finally logging off? Over the past few years, several studies have confirmed that Gen Z consumes more social media content than any other generation. But some youngsters … Read more

NYC snubbed on top 10 list of big cities for Gen Z grads — even Omaha and St. Louis made the cut 

NYC snubbed on top 10 list of big cities for Gen Z grads — even Omaha and St. Louis made the cut 

It’s Z ya later to NYC!  Times Square’s twinkle and the bright lights of Broadway may fascinate googly-eyed Gen Zers. But it’s an allure most whippersnappers — namely, recent college graduates — simply can’t afford, owing to the sky-high cost of Big Apple living.  So, rather than letting the 20-somethings go for broke in the boroughs, experts ranked … Read more

Millennials and Gen Zs are eschewing raucous weekend getaways for these specialized retreats

Millennials and Gen Zs are eschewing raucous weekend getaways for these specialized retreats

Millennials and Gen Z are swapping wild party weekends for quiet reading retreats. Mackenzie Newcomb, founder of Bad Bitch Book Club, says people seek community at these popular getaways. Prominent literary figure Zibby Owens also hosts sold-out retreats, often with authors discussing books. Travel is booked. In the latest sign that younger generations are opting … Read more

Exclusive | Gen Z and parents favor old-school tech like iPods and digital cameras for a simpler, less plugged-in life: ‘People are just sick of it’

Exclusive | Gen Z and parents favor old-school tech like iPods and digital cameras for a simpler, less plugged-in life: ‘People are just sick of it’

They’re tossing tech to the trash and seizing a retro reboot. Gen Zers are ditching sleek smartphones and algorithm-fed apps for vintage flip phones, once-coveted iPods, digital cameras, even typewriters — and jump-starting a simpler, less plugged-in life.  And parents are scooping up retro tech for their children, too, as a way to preserve family … Read more

High on the clock? Gen Z stress means substance use before, during and after a workday

High on the clock? Gen Z stress means substance use before, during and after a workday

Gen Z is living the high life — on the job. A growing share of Zoomers — the generation aged 14 to 29 — report they’re turning to pot, booze and pills to get through the workday, sometimes before it even starts. And employers are clueless. In a recent survey of 1,000 US adults conducted … Read more

Exclusive | Stressed Gen Z is carrying around ‘anxiety bags’ with tools to calm their nerves

Exclusive | Stressed Gen Z is carrying around ‘anxiety bags’ with tools to calm their nerves

Hannah Fowles was spiraling.  It had been a grueling day at work, and by the time the 22-year-old from Provo, Utah, got home, panic was bubbling in her chest as her thoughts raced and her cheeks flushed red. “I was starting to get super overheated and I couldn’t calm myself down,” Fowles told The Post. … Read more

Disneyland bans beloved Gen Z accessory from top rides after surge in ‘guest behavior’ incidents

Disneyland bans beloved Gen Z accessory from top rides after surge in ‘guest behavior’ incidents

Hold onto your Mickey ears — and stow that Stanley cup. Disneyland is banning the bougie reusable water bottles from a top ride following a surge in shutdowns — revealing that attached-at-the-lip tourists are creating operational headaches at the happiest place on earth. At a recent briefing, park officials said that a growing number of temporary … Read more

Women have been ‘looksmaxxing’ for decades, Gen Z men are just catching up — and realizing the pressures

Women have been ‘looksmaxxing’ for decades, Gen Z men are just catching up — and realizing the pressures

Gen Z boys are obsessing over their skin, their jawlines and their bodies in a new trend called “looksmaxxing.”  These young men swap tips and scrutinize themselves in the mirror, going to extreme and sometimes harmful lengths to improve their appearances. They’ve baffled the internet and the media, but there’s absolutely nothing surprising about the … Read more

Gen Z swears listening to 1979 hit song brings cash and good fortune

Gen Z swears listening to 1979 hit song brings cash and good fortune

If manifesting money were as easy as pressing play, we’d all be millionaires. But on social media, many Gen Zers are convinced the secret to wealth isn’t hustle culture — it’s a disco beat. Anita Ward’s 1979 disco hit “Ring My Bell” is having an unexpected second life in 2026, with thousands of users swearing … Read more

Corpse hormone treatment that was trendy for Boomer and Gen X kids may be causing Alzheimer’s today

Corpse hormone treatment that was trendy for Boomer and Gen X kids may be causing Alzheimer’s today

What’s in the past doesn’t always stay buried.  A new study suggests that a hormone therapy harvested from human corpses may be linked to a rare, controversial form of Alzheimer’s disease. Though the drug was discontinued more than 40 years ago, researchers are urging doctors to watch for signs of cognitive decline in the thousands … Read more

Exclusive | Gen Z Catholic influencers make church look cooler than ever — snapping up hundreds of thousands of social media followers

Exclusive | Gen Z Catholic influencers make church look cooler than ever — snapping up hundreds of thousands of social media followers

Jesus rose from the dead. Now, he’s raising follower counts. A new class of hip, young Catholic content creators is making a viral splash on social media, eagerly spreading the good news in an age of uncertainty, and making Catholicism cooler than ever — just in time for Easter. From poking fun at the idiosyncrasies of age-old … Read more

Gen Z is turning to ChatGPT to predict their future — here’s why it’s a tricky ask

Gen Z is turning to ChatGPT to predict their future — here’s why it’s a tricky ask

Robots may be the future, but can they predict it? From layman to royalty, politicians to A-list celebs, with a list of acolytes that includes Cleopatra, Queen Elizabeth I, Ronald Reagan, and Lady Gaga, human beings have long sought the counsel of astrologers to help guide their decisions. Now, according to recent research, the oracle of AI … Read more

Gen Z employees can’t bear the 9-5 grind — so they’re using lunch breaks to nap or ‘crash out’ in bizarre places throughout NYC

Gen Z employees can’t bear the 9-5 grind — so they’re using lunch breaks to nap or ‘crash out’ in bizarre places throughout NYC

The 9-to-5 grind seems to be too much for today’s youngsters. Stressed-out young employees across New York City are ditching their work desks for store fitting rooms, movie theaters, and even designated “nap pods,” in search of a safe place to catch up on sleep, decompress, or sneak in a full-blown meltdown — in the … Read more

Gen Z trusts customer reviews of products over influencer endorsements: new study

Gen Z trusts customer reviews of products over influencer endorsements: new study

Nearly three-quarters (72%) of Gen Z say customer reviews are the most credible influence when engaging with a brand, according to a new national study of 2,000 consumers conducted by Walr on behalf of We are Talker. The findings show younger audiences now place greater emphasis on third-party validation, such as independent research, expert opinion, … Read more

Coddled Gen Z wants ‘green days’ off work to reconnect with nature for their fragile mental health

Coddled Gen Z wants ‘green days’ off work to reconnect with nature for their fragile mental health

Oh, gimme a break! Newcomers to the workforce are already in need of respites from the rat race. So, they’re ditching the daily grind to enjoy a little midweek mindfulness in nature amid the rising “green days” movement.  “I’m really enjoying my day off from work,” raved a 28-year-old law office assistant, in part, while … Read more

Gen Z women increasingly can’t find jobs — but it’s not because they are lazy, new research reveals

Gen Z women increasingly can’t find jobs — but it’s not because they are lazy, new research reveals

The ladies of Gen Z are making history — but for all the wrong reasons.  Would-be career gals in their late teens and early 20s are out of work and in a rut, according to startling new data that deems Gen Z women as the new face of unemployment.  But the disgraceful designation isn’t due … Read more

Gen Z men think women should ‘obey’ them, study says

Gen Z men think women should ‘obey’ them, study says

They’re youngsters with old outlooks.  Total submissiveness in romantic relationships is a must for a staggering number of young men, who view their wives and girlfriends as sexual subordinates, per startling new data.  “Thirty-one percent of Gen Z men agree that a wife should always obey her husband, and 33% say a husband should have the … Read more