It all started in 1968 with a man named Victor Baranco and his then-wife Susie. A married couple simply decided to improve their sex life and achieved such success in this that they decided to call their technique unique and even organize a “circle of interests.” Which has grown into a full-fledged commune, and she still lives her life in the so-called Lafayette Morehouse.

Most of all, Purple People’s events are similar to today’s sex parties, only on a larger scale. During a 1976 demonstration, Diana Yeye sat in a gynecological chair, legs wide apart, while Victor Baranco, the founder of the cult, stimulated her genitals. Diana, not without pride, declared that she was able to orgasm for three hours without a break. And all thanks to the techniques that she was taught in the commune. The idea behind the techniques basically boiled down to the fact that in sex you need to appreciate every moment, not counting on anything and not hoping for anything. When Diana’s demonstration of incredible abilities ended, the audience, consisting mainly of followers of the teaching, immediately decided to try out the “new techniques” and had sex.

To justify the loving “Purple People” it can be said that, although the demonstration was open, it took place in a rather remote place and in order to get there, one had to know exactly where to go.

It must be a big disappointment to hear that the guys are actually not purple at all, their skin is their most common human color. But their houses and cars are quite purple. This bold color, as it were, shows the guests of the commune that they found themselves in an unusual place (as if they did not understand anyway). Others argue that this color was chosen only to please Susanna, the first wife of the founder of the sect, Victor. By the way, about the first wife.

Obviously, if the organization has a reputation for being a sex cult, it must be more than just a good orgasm. Most Lafayette Morehouse residents take courses where, so to speak, “practical assignments” involve interacting with the entire group.

The most striking thing is that among the residents there are completely monogamous, and even those who keep celibacy. But many are involved in group sex and polyamorous relationships.

Most of all in Morehouse they value fun and pleasure. Most of their teachings revolve around different ways to get pleasure, but the cult leaders insist that this should be approached responsibly: giving pleasure, not just receiving it.

Victor himself says this: “Sex is like a boat. The woman is the helmsman and the man is the engine.”

One of the key theses on which the philosophy of “purple people” is based is the idea that people are beautiful. That they are perfection. Not bad, right? For them, the ideal person is not one who is distinguished by “good” character traits, but in general any person.

In addition, they take all decisions only by unanimous vote. That is, if someone votes “against”, then the whole commune supports him.

Several times the commune was accused of very serious crimes. In particular, in 1978, health officials reported a three-year-old girl from Lafayette Morehouse who contracted gonorrhea.

For completely incomprehensible reasons, no criminal case was initiated, and the whole story remained in the shadows.

Allegations of illegal use and distribution of narcotic drugs were also often made. In particular, the founders of the sect were accused of distributing LSD. A former resident of the sect claimed that the sect encourages people to use mind-expanding substances.

In 1992, the San Francisco Chronicle began reporting on the sect’s numerous sexual crimes. The organization sued the paper for defamation, but they failed to win the case.

Whatever it was, the cult exists to this day. Its residents lead a secluded life and do not let outsiders into the Lafayette Morehouse. What is happening behind its walls is known only to the members of the cult.