The video clip, in which she teaches others how to flirt by twisting their bodies into an X-shape, went viral in January. Instead of learning how to flirt better, they argued, women should focus on becoming more capable and independent, earning their own keep and respect. Some critics have been unnecessarily harsh on Zhou’s women customers, dismissing them as conniving mistresses or foolish women debasing themselves for men. There is nothing inherently wrong with women wanting to feel sexy, curious or confident about their own bodies. Like much of the knowledge-paywall industry, Zhou’s courses follow a familiar logic – cheap entry products, progressively pricier upgrades, and promises of transformation always just one tier away.

Source: The Star February 08, 2026 17:03 UTC