This is the segment for which the video is most famous (and often memed). It moves beyond puberty into the mechanics of sex. It uses a direct, almost clinical demonstration or clear diagrams to show intercourse.
Romantic narratives (in books, classroom role-plays, and approved video series) are deliberately used to illustrate relationship concepts.
In the landscape of European sexual education, few resources have achieved the status of a cultural touchstone quite like the 1991 Dutch film Sexuele Voorlichting (loosely translated as Puberty: Sexual Education for Boys and Girls). For decades, this film was a rite of passage for students in the Netherlands and, through the marvel of VHS distribution, classrooms across the globe. This is the segment for which the video
While sexual education films from the 1980s and 90s often wavered between clinical dryness and fear-mongering, the 1991 Sexuele Voorlichting stood out for its distinct approach: it was honest, biological, and remarkably non-judgmental. Today, looking back at this educational artifact offers a fascinating window into how we taught puberty a generation ago—and how much things have (and haven't) changed.
Voorlichting (literally “lighting the way”) is the Dutch model of comprehensive sex and relationship education, typically introduced to children aged 4–18. Unlike abstinence-focused programs, voorlichting emphasizes factual information, personal development, and emotional literacy. This report examines how puberty education, relationship skills, and romantic storylines interact to create an effective, age-appropriate curriculum. “Sexual Education for Boys and Girls – Puberty
By embedding relationship skills into puberty education, Dutch children learn that sex without a relational context is hollow—and that romance without respect is abuse.
The film breaks down the biological changes specific to female anatomy, often using diagrams or live models to illustrate. Key differences in the English version:
An English-dubbed version exists, with the original Flemish narrator replaced by a British-sounding female voice. The English title is often listed as:
“Sexual Education for Boys and Girls – Puberty Guide (1991)”
Key differences in the English version: