Forget hard-launches, situationships and relationship status updates. The latest Gen Z dating buzzword is all about putting down the rulebook and seeing what happens. Dubbed “wildflowering,” the trend encourages singles to let romance grow naturally — no labels, no timelines and no pressure to define exactly where things are headed. Think less five-year plan, more … Read more
Spare the rod and spoil the child? A recent study found that a large swath of Gen Z and millennial parents still use spanking as a form of punishment. Published in the Canadian Journal of Public Health last month, the research revealed that when this demographic of parents was asked whether they had ever spanked … Read more
Think Gen Z is still spending the summer scooping ice cream and begging for shift swaps at a beach snack shack? In reality, they’re more likely to be speed-running your DoorDash order than clocking in anywhere with a manager. New data shows workers under 26 are the most rapidly growing group signing up for gig … Read more
They’re packing their bags and leaving hustle culture behind. “Gap years,” once taken solely by college grads who yearned for an intentional break between graduation and full-time work to figure out their lives, are being redefined by today’s burned-out Gen Z and millennials, who are desperately seeking an out from the corporate grind. With some … Read more
Young Americans aren’t opting out of summer drinking — they’re redefining how they do it, according to new data. A recent survey of 2,000 21+ Americans who drink alcohol found that Gen Z respondents were the most likely to say they plan to consume alcohol when celebrating at summer events and socializing with friends this … Read more
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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