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

Nicole Daedone convicted in forced labor conspiracy that exploited vulnerable women

Mar. 31, 2026 at 4:31am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a set of handcuffs against a pitch-black background, the metal reflecting the harsh light of the camera flash in a stark, gritty manner.The harsh, sudden flash of this image conceptually represents the abrupt end to a scheme that exploited vulnerable women under the guise of wellness and empowerment.NYC Today

The founder of a sex-focused women's wellness company that promoted 'orgasmic meditation' has been sentenced to nine 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.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing issue of exploitation and abuse within some wellness and self-improvement industries that claim to empower women, but in reality, use coercive tactics and force vulnerable individuals into non-consensual sexual acts. It raises concerns about the lack of oversight and accountability in these types of companies.

The details

Nicole Daedone, the founder of the company that promoted 'orgasmic meditation', was convicted of running a forced labor conspiracy that exploited vulnerable women. The judge stated that Daedone's actions caused harm to the victims and that what was disguised as wellness or empowerment was in fact exploitation and a criminal act.

  • On March 31, 2026, Daedone was sentenced to 9 years in federal prison.

The players

Nicole Daedone

The founder of a sex-focused women's wellness company that promoted 'orgasmic meditation' and was convicted of running a forced labor conspiracy that exploited vulnerable women.

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What they’re saying

“What was disguised as wellness or empowerment was in fact exploitation and a criminal act.”

— Judge

The takeaway

This case serves as a stark reminder that the wellness and self-improvement industry must be held to high standards of ethics and accountability to prevent the exploitation of vulnerable individuals, even when such activities are presented under the guise of empowerment or personal growth.