Pornhub 2025 data shows just how different Gen Z and Millennials really are

It's that time again - Pornhub's Year in Review is back.

If you have no idea what we're talking about, the X-rated website publishes an eagerly-anticipated round-up every year to give its visitors, and anyone else who is simply a bit curious, a chance to find out all about the world's sexual preferences and pornography habits.

From the difference between what men and women are enjoying the most to the most popular categories overall, the data reveals all of the nitty gritty information.

And this year, one standout fact that is difficult to ignore is the stark difference between the kind of porn Millennials (people born between 1981 and 1996) and Gen Z (people born between 1997 and 2012) are watching.

It comes after LADBible Group's recent campaign,‘For F*cks Sake’ revealed that over three quarters (77%) of Gen Z in the UK consume porn on a regular basis, with almost half (43%) watching weekly.

Now, although they were born just a few decades apart, we know the two age groups have a whole slew of differences, and it looks like their NSFW interests are one of them.

Pornhub's 2025 Year in Review has been released (Getty Stock Image)

The Pornhub research outlined that generational tastes frequently differed quite significantly from one group to the next.

Gen Z's interests leaned more into simulations, including the Virtual Reality category being viewed +271% more than other ages, Cosplay +192% more, and Hentai +171% more.

On the opposite side of that spectrum is the need for connection, with the Party category being viewed at +385% more and Romantic at +209% more. They also seem to like Feet +347% more than other generations.

Millennials on the other hand, have more of an interest in Fetish and Role Play, at +152% and +136% more than other groups. The age group also enjoyed the Squirt category at +154% more, and interestingly, the Red Head category at +119% more.

Gen X, meanwhile, aka people born between 1965 and 1980, were +252% more likely to watch the Fisting category, +209% more likely to watch the Bukkake category, and+142% more likely to watch the Blonde category.

They also showed more interest in group sex in general, as they also watched Double Penetration +117% more and Orgy at +102% more.

And finally, Boomers (people born between 1946 and 1964) watched Brunette +142% more, Babe +125% more, and Casting at +101% more.

And it looks like Gen Z and Millennials have very different tastes when it comes to pornography (Getty Stock Image)

You can take a look at the top relative categories by generation here.

Gen-Z (18-24):

• Party
• Feet
• POV
• Virtual Reality
• Vertical Video
• Romantic
• Cosplay
• Hentai

Millennials (25-32):

• Fetish
• Role Play
• Squirt
• Red Head
• Toys
• Reality
• Handjob
• Big Ass

Gen X (35-54):

• Fisting
• Bukkake
• Blonde
• Vintage
• Double Penetration
• Bisexual Male
• Orgy
• Bondage

Boomers (55+):

• Brunette
• Babe
• Casting
• Mature
• Interracial
• Threesome
• Massage
• Cuckold

LADbible Group has recently launched For F*cks Sake – a national campaign to help young people navigate porn, communication and real-life sex. You can find out more about it here.