I Wanted to Be Multi-Orgasmic and Ended Up in a Sex Cult (ft. Star Stone)

Sexologist Alexa Andre (@sexwithalexa) gets in bed with Star Stone to unpack her real-life experience inside OneTaste, the controversial “orgasmic meditation” (OM) community often described as a sex cult.

Star shares how she was drawn in while searching for better sex and multiple orgasms, what “OMing” actually is, and how quickly curiosity turned into something much more complex. From communal living and blurred consent to coercion, confusion, and trauma bonding, this episode dives deep into the psychological dynamics of cult-like environments and how they operate under the guise of empowerment and sexual wellness.

We talk about why people join, how boundaries get blurry, what makes leaving so difficult, and what healing looked like afterward. Star also opens up about rebuilding her relationship to sex, safety, and intimacy after the experience.

We also cover the recent sentencing of OneTaste founder Nicole Daedone and what accountability, justice, and systemic change actually look like in cases like this.

Topics covered:

• How Star first discovered OneTaste
• What “orgasmic meditation” actually is and how it works
• Wanting to become multi-orgasmic and seeking better sex
• The structure of OM classes and partner pairing
• Why the first experience didn’t work but still hooked her
• Moving into communal “OM houses”
• Sharing beds with strangers and lack of privacy
• House rules and daily OM expectations
• Confusion as a control tactic in cult dynamics
• Pressure to override boundaries and say yes
• Consent vs coercion in group environments
• “Lean into discomfort” and loss of autonomy
• Sexual dynamics, power, and unsafe partner experiences
• Trauma bonding and cycles of abuse
• Why it’s hard to leave cult-like environments
• The role of belonging, community, and vulnerability
• Leaving the house vs leaving the organization
• Therapy, treatment, and understanding narcissistic abuse
• Processing trauma through art, comedy, and storytelling
• Life after OneTaste and rebuilding sexual safety
• How the experience impacted her sex life and relationships
• Learning boundaries, discernment, and partner selection
• Moving to Costa Rica for healing and nervous system reset
• Writing and performing her one-woman show
• Humor as a tool for processing trauma
• Cult psychology and why smart people still join
• Justice vs systemic change in cases of sexual exploitation

At the time of this episode, Star chose not to speak in detail about the legal case.

However, here are the key verified facts:

• Nicole Daedone was sentenced to 9 years in federal prison in March 2026 for forced labor conspiracy
• Co-defendant Rachel Cherwitz received 78 months (6.5 years)
• Prosecutors said the organization used psychological, emotional, and financial coercion
• Victims were allegedly pressured into unpaid labor and sexual acts with clients or investors
• The court ordered $12 million in forfeiture and nearly $900,000 in restitution to victims
• The case followed a five-week federal trial in 2025

If you want to read more:

• DOJ sentencing announcement
• Guardian coverage of the case

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