Moving away from euphemisms to use correct anatomical terms. This empowered students with the language to describe their own bodies.
💡 The "better" approach discovered in 1991 wasn't about encouraging early sexual activity; it was about removing the shame and secrecy that leads to risky behavior. Moving away from euphemisms to use correct anatomical terms
The Dutch model of the early 90s was revolutionary because it was built on a foundation of "normalized" sexuality. Rather than treating sex as a taboo or a "forbidden fruit," it was discussed as a natural part of adult life. The Dutch model of the early 90s was
For an education program to be "better," it had to address the specific, often messy realities of growing up. By 1991, the most successful curriculums integrated several core pillars: By 1991, the most successful curriculums integrated several
The focus was on "double protection" (using both a condom and hormonal birth control), which led to some of the lowest teen pregnancy rates in the world.