“If you were friends with the main character, what would you tell them about their love interest?”

In an era of online pornography and social media distortion, the Belgian model of 1991 offers a surprisingly relevant lesson: That puberty education works best when it is specific, unisex, and unashamedly biological. It taught boys that erections are not a weapon, and girls that blood is not a shame.

The objectives of the program were:

In Belgium, as in many countries, the approach to sexual education can vary depending on the region, cultural background, and the specific educational program. However, the goal is universally to prepare young people for healthy, positive adult lives.