US founder of ‘orgasmic meditation’ startup indicted on forced labor charges

Nicole Daedone of OneTaste accused, along with ex-head of sales Rachel Cherwitz, of running years-long cult-like conspiracy

The founder of OneTaste, a sexual wellness company that claims to teach orgasmic meditation", has been charged with running a cult-like conspiracy involving forced labor, federal prosecutors said on Tuesday.

Nicole Daedone, the founder who served as chief executive until 2017, and Rachel Cherwitz, the company's former head of sales, were accused of inducing volunteers, contractors and employees to incur debt to take courses that they claimed could heal sexual trauma and dysfunction.