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Influencer Zhou Yuan Returns After Controversial Ban, Earns Millions

4/7/2026

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Zhou Yuan, a Chinese online influencer known as the "Godmother of sexual intelligence," returned after an early-year ban for promoting "vulgar content."
Based in Hunan province, she teaches women to enhance their sexual appeal.
She reportedly earned 24 million yuan (US$3.5 million) from her courses.
Her original account was banned in January.
She resurfaced in March with a new account, "nihao zhoudabao," and live-streamed to 200,000 followers.

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Zhou Yuan, a Chinese online influencer known as the "Godmother of sexual intelligence," returned after an early-year ban for promoting "vulgar content."
Based in Hunan province, she teaches women to enhance their sexual appeal.
She reportedly earned 24 million yuan (US$3.5 million) from her courses.
Her original account was banned in January.
She resurfaced in March with a new account, "nihao zhoudabao," and live-streamed to 200,000 followers.