Founder of 'Orgasmic Meditation' Company Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison

Nicole Daedone, co-founder of OneTaste Inc., exploited vulnerable women in forced labor conspiracy, judge says.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 10:50pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a pair of metal handcuffs against a completely black background, creating a stark, investigative visual that conceptually represents the forced labor and exploitation at the center of this case.The harsh, gritty image of handcuffs symbolizes the forced labor and exploitation at the heart of this case against the 'orgasmic meditation' company.NYC Today

The leader of a sex-focused women's wellness company that promoted 'orgasmic meditation' has been sentenced to 9 years in federal prison for a scheme that a judge said exploited vulnerable women and coerced them into performing sex acts with the company's clients and investors. Nicole Daedone, co-founder of OneTaste Inc., was also ordered to forfeit $12 million, and seven victims were awarded roughly $890,000 in restitution.

Why it matters

This case highlights the dangers of exploitative wellness and self-help companies that use coercive tactics to take advantage of vulnerable individuals. It raises broader questions about the lack of regulation in the wellness industry and the need for stronger protections against forced labor and sex trafficking.

The details

According to prosecutors, Daedone and OneTaste coerced women into performing 'orgasmic meditation' sessions with the company's clients and investors, often under the threat of financial ruin or social isolation if they refused. The judge said Daedone exploited the women's emotional and financial vulnerabilities to force them into sex acts.

  • On Monday, March 30, 2026, Daedone was sentenced to 9 years in federal prison.

The players

Nicole Daedone

The co-founder of OneTaste Inc., a sex-focused women's wellness company that promoted 'orgasmic meditation'.

OneTaste Inc.

A sex-focused women's wellness company that promoted 'orgasmic meditation' and was found to be exploiting vulnerable women in a forced labor conspiracy.

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What’s next

The judge's sentence of 9 years in prison for Daedone and the $12 million forfeiture order are intended to hold the OneTaste co-founder accountable for her role in the forced labor conspiracy. Prosecutors have also secured roughly $890,000 in restitution for seven victims impacted by the scheme.

The takeaway

This case underscores the need for greater regulation and oversight of the wellness industry to protect vulnerable individuals from exploitation and coercion. It serves as a warning to other companies that may be using deceptive or abusive practices under the guise of self-improvement or personal growth.