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For boys, it covered wet dreams (complete with dramatic reenactments), testicular growth, and the infamous “measuring” scene. For girls, it explained menstruation, breast development, and body hair—often using real pre-teens in locker rooms or swimming pools. The tone was calm, medical, and utterly Dutch in its directness.

: Sexual education in 1991 was far from perfect — it too often avoided pleasure, downplayed female desire, and ignored queer identities — but it was a sincere attempt to arm young people with facts. Whether you are revisiting that era for research or personal curiosity, remember: the best sex ed is honest, timely, and tailored to the child’s age. The 1991 version was a product of its time. Use it as a historical lens, not a modern manual. For boys, it covered wet dreams (complete with

Dutch (with various international translations including English) Core Educational Themes : Sexual education in 1991 was far from