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In 1991, the Netherlands stood at the forefront of a quiet revolution in puberty and sexual education. While American schools debated abstinence-only curricula and many European countries still taught reproduction through the lens of biology alone, Dutch educators and health officials were implementing a holistic, rights-based approach that emphasized pleasure, communication, and respect. This article explores what sexual education looked like for Dutch boys and girls in 1991, the resources available (including the nascent "online" world), and why the Dutch model remains influential today.