Despite their massive success, Yiny and Leon don’t see themselves as adult film stars. But their unconventional journey has made them one of the biggest names in amateur adult content.
In 2022, a married couple became the most-watched amateur creators on Pornhub, racking up an incredible 1.2 billion views. Now, they’re sharing how they built their unexpected success.
For many couples, finding new ways to add excitement to their relationship is part of keeping things fresh. But Yiny and Leon took that idea to a whole new level—by turning their intimate moments into content for the world to see.
And it wasn’t just a one-time thing. The couple, known online as “Yinyleon,” has uploaded more than 250 videos in just four years, building an impressive fanbase in the adult entertainment world.
Their videos have drawn massive attention, earning over 1.2 billion views. That level of success led them to be named Pornhub’s most-watched amateur creators not just once, but twice—securing the title again in 2022.
Reflecting on what helped them reach such high numbers, the couple admitted that while their chemistry plays a big role, there’s more to it than just being “very horny.” They believe their approach and content style make them stand out.
Speaking to BuzzFeed News, they explained that their journey into the industry started after watching a YouTube video of another couple who had found success in adult content.
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“We were always very sexual, and we said, ‘Let’s do porn’,” said Yiny.
Within their first month, they made over $2,000. As they kept uploading, their earnings grew, eventually reaching between $15,000 and $25,000 per month.
Leon, reflecting on his career shift, shared: “It’s ridiculous. I was in the military for 13 years, but I left because what I made in the Army in a year, here I make in a month and a half, two months.”
The couple credits much of their success to their unique filming locations. Instead of sticking to traditional indoor settings, they often film their content outdoors—sometimes during hikes or even while on a run.
And their gamble paid off. Outdoor-themed content saw a massive spike in popularity in 2022, with that category growing by 121 percent on Pornhub.
Despite their achievements, Leon insists he doesn’t see himself as a professional in the industry. He explained: “It’s never going to be my intention to try to look professional or anything. But thank God people say, ‘Wow, what great production you guys have’. Really, it’s just us with a cellphone.”
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Yiny added her own thoughts on why their content has resonated with so many people: “I think that’s why we rose to the top — because everything looks so real, the ladies are so comfy on the grass, while we’re on top of rocks, trees…anywhere.”
