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Youth relationship education: A meta-analysis - ScienceDirect

. As hormones like androgens and testosterone rise, they trigger the first "crush" and an increased focus on social interactions.

At this time, HIV/AIDS prevention was integrated into school curricula. Dutch sex ed was already known for being factual, age-appropriate, and destigmatizing. This material likely aligns with the first national “Long Live Love” ( Lang Leve de Liefde ) booklets and TV programs.

Unlike the "abstinence-only" movements gaining traction in parts of the United States, the Dutch curriculum in 1991 focused on "integrity," "responsibility," and "pleasure within safety." This paper details the educational content provided to boys and girls during this era.