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  • Shein Implements Global Ban on Sex Dolls Following French Investigation into Child-Like Products

    Shein Implements Global Ban on Sex Dolls Following French Investigation into Child-Like Products

    Nov 04, 2025 08:17 am CST

    Asian e-commerce giant Shein has announced a global ban on all sex dolls after French authorities condemned the company for featuring products resembling children. The Paris prosecutor's office has opened investigations against Shein and competitors AliExpress, Temu, and Wish over these concerning sales, just days before Shein plans to open its first physical store in Paris amid mounting regulatory pressure across Europe.