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"Pornhub's annual Year in Review — aka, its trends roundup — is here, and it's especially interesting in a year of censorship of both pornographic and LGBTQ content. 'Lesbian' was the most-viewed video category on Pornhub in 2025, which isn't too surprising, as viewers, especially women, often search for lesbian porn. … But LGBTQ content across the board grew on Pornhub this year, too."

Pornhub's 2025 trends show what people really want — and spoiler: it's not missionary and chill. So consider this season your time to upgrade. We-Vibe's Black Friday sale is still in full swing, with up to 65% off the kind of toys that make your silent night anything but. From best sellers like the suction-powered Melt to the ultra-intense Tango bullet, it's basically a one-way ticket to the naughtiest nice list out there. Shop now through 12/8 to save. [Ad]

"Every autumn, hundreds of newly fledged Cook's petrel chicks emerge from their burrows in the dark of the Hauraki Gulf and launch into their first big flight — a night trip across Auckland, heading to the rich feeding grounds of the Tasman. The tiny birds fly for 50 kilometers, 60, 70. Then they hit the city lights."

"If you are feeling dispirited at work or burned out by the general pressure of life, there is a perfect word for you: 'involution.' The Mandarin Chinese word for 'involution' — neijuan — is now a ubiquitous slang term. It has struck a chord with students exhausted by relentless academic competition, parents overwhelmed by social expectations, and workers constantly filling overtime shifts. So for this installment of Word of the Week, we explore the evolution of involution."

Holiday DIYs are cute until you're sobbing into yarn spaghetti at 2 AM. Enter: the Gift Bags Crochet Kit. It comes with everything you need to whip up four festive little gift bags — crafting breakdowns not required. Beginner-friendly, fast to finish (thanks to super bulky yarn), and actually adorable. Handmade holiday magic, minus the stress spiral. [Ad]

"Adding to the growing body of research that proves our microbiome is a powerful ally in fighting disease, scientists have found that an easy-to-get nutrient in our food causes our guts to produce powerful insulin-regulating compounds. For decades, medical science has been focused on developing treatments that are administered to patients from outside their own bodies. Now, however, more and more research is being focused on ways to marshal the team of microbes we have living in our guts to produce the compounds we need to fight disease. Earlier this year, for example, it was found that an antibiotic primarily used in veterinary medicine was able to convince the microbes in mouse guts to produce colonic acid, a life-extending compound."

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