Directed by Ronald Deronge, this 1991 film is a frank, often explicit look at human development designed for European youth aged 11 and up. Feature Overview Original Title: Sexuele Voorlichting English Title: Puberty: Sexual Education for Boys and Girls Year/Origin: 1991, Belgium
In 1991, the internet did not exist for the average household. Teens learned about puberty from: Directed by Ronald Deronge , this 1991 film
| Topic | Boys’ Class | Girls’ Class | |--------|-------------|---------------| | Menstruation | Often skipped or shown a 5-min diagram | Detailed pad/tampon demos | | Erections | Discussed frankly (sometimes with jokes) | Not mentioned | | Masturbation | Mentioned as “normal” (rarely in US) | Rarely mentioned for girls | | Pregnancy | Sperm meets egg (abstract) | Full explanation of conception, gestation | | STDs | Brief slides | Slightly more detail, fear-based | Many first relationships now unfold via chat, DM,
Sexual Activity: The film explores masturbation, sexual intercourse, and the process of giving birth. Directed by Ronald Deronge
The 1991 film Sexuele voorlichting: Puberty sexual education for boys and girls remains a vital document in the history of health education. It exemplifies the Dutch philosophy that knowledge leads to safety and that openness reduces shame. While fashion and filming styles have dated, the core message of the film—that puberty is a normal, manageable, and human experience—remains timeless.
Unlike the shy, metaphor-heavy sex ed of previous decades, the 1991 video was blunt but respectful. It was divided into clear segments: first for girls (menstruation, breast development, body hair), then for boys (nocturnal emissions, testicle growth, voice changes), and finally a joint section on reproduction, consent, and the emotional whirlwind of adolescence.