OneTaste Founder Sentenced to 9 Years for Forced Labor

Nicole Daedone ordered to forfeit $12 million from sale of 'orgasmic meditation' company

Mar. 31, 2026 at 2:40am

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print of a yoga mat or meditation cushion, repeated in a tight grid pattern, utilizing flat, vibrant neon colors and heavy black outlines to transform an everyday wellness object into a modern pop art piece.A pop art interpretation of the intimate wellness practices at the heart of the OneTaste scandal, highlighting the potential for exploitation within the self-improvement industry.Brooklyn Today

Nicole Daedone, the co-founder of the 'orgasmic meditation' company OneTaste, was sentenced to 9 years in federal prison on forced labor charges. Prosecutors had sought a 20-year sentence, arguing that Daedone's scheme left 'scores of victims financially, emotionally, and psychologically scarred'. Daedone was also ordered to forfeit $12 million, the amount she sold the California-based company for.

Why it matters

The case highlights the potential for abuse and exploitation within the wellness and self-improvement industry, especially when it involves intimate practices. It raises questions about how to protect vulnerable individuals seeking personal growth opportunities from predatory business practices.

The details

Daedone co-founded OneTaste, which promoted 'orgasmic meditation' and other sex-focused wellness practices. Prosecutors accused her of forcing employees to engage in unpaid labor and coercing them into participating in intimate practices against their will.

  • Daedone was sentenced on March 31, 2026.
  • OneTaste was a California-based company that Daedone co-founded.

The players

Nicole Daedone

The co-founder of OneTaste Inc. who was sentenced to 9 years in federal prison on forced labor charges.

OneTaste Inc.

A California-based company that promoted 'orgasmic meditation' and other sex-focused wellness practices, co-founded by Nicole Daedone.

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What they’re saying

“Prosecutors had sought a 20-year prison term for Daedone, arguing in presentencing court filings that her scheme left 'scores of victims financially, emotionally, and psychologically scarred'.”

— John Marzulli, Spokesperson for the Office of the US Attorney for the Eastern District of New York

What’s next

The judge's decision to sentence Daedone to 9 years in prison, less than the 20 years prosecutors had sought, may be appealed by the government.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for stronger oversight and regulation within the wellness industry to protect vulnerable individuals from exploitation and abuse, especially when intimate practices are involved.