The Conviction of OneTaste Leaders: A Deep Dive into Forced Labor Allegations in the Orgasmic Meditation Wellness Industry
Introduction: When Wellness Turns to Coercion
The recent federal convictions of Nicole Daedone and Rachel Cherwitz, key leaders of the sexual wellness company OneTaste, have cast a stark spotlight on the darker underbelly of the “orgasmic meditation” industry’s promises of empowerment and healing. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in San Francisco, OneTaste made its mark promoting a practice centered on the digital stimulation of female partners for a fixed mindfulness period, framing it as a path to sexual wellness for women. Yet behind the carefully curated ethos of empowerment lay a disturbing picture of forced labor, manipulation, and exploitation.
This case straddles a complex intersection between modern sexual politics, alternative spirituality, and the limits of consent and coercion in purported wellness businesses. By examining the allegations, tria