Puberty: Sexual Education for Boys and Girls is a 1991 Belgian documentary-style educational video produced by Studio Landstar Films, featuring direct, live-action content regarding puberty, anatomy, and sexual reproduction. Directed by Ronald Deronge, the film uses explicit imagery rather than traditional animation to cover topics like menstruation, wet dreams, and intercourse. Detailed film information is available at Sexuele voorlichting (Video 1991)
At the time of its release, the film was noted for its abundant nudity , eschewing the "innocuous line drawings" typical of school materials. While some viewers found its clinical and non-sensationalized approach useful for pedagogy, others criticized the use of real underage actors as potentially exploitative. Modern perspectives often contrast these 1990s videos with current standards, which favor diagrams over real footage to avoid confusion or discomfort for young audiences. Puberty: Sexual Education for Boys and Girls (1991) - MUBI Puberty: Sexual Education for Boys and Girls is
Because of the global panic surrounding AIDS, sex education for boys in 1991 was heavily focused on the use of condoms. It wasn't just about the mechanics of sex, but about the "responsibility" a young man had toward his partner’s safety and his own. The "Exclusive" Belgian Approach It wasn't just about the mechanics of sex,