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Inside California's ‘orgasm commune’

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OneTaste, the organisation behind the practice 'orgasmic meditation', was hailed as visionary at its peak. Since then, its leader, Nicole Daedone, has been arrested by the FBI on forced labour charges and her group has been branded a 'cult' – allegations they deny vehemently. But what is it? Sunday Times reporter Megan Agnew was invited to their California compound, The Land, to find out.

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 Guest: Megan Agnew, News Features Writer, The Sunday Times.

Host: Jane Mulkerrins.

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