1991 NL advice: “Keep spare pads or tampons in your school bag. Tell an adult you trust. Periods are not dirty – ask for pain relief if needed.”
In 1991, the Netherlands had one of the lowest teen pregnancy and STD rates in the world. Why? Because they started education early, separated facts from morality, and taught boys and girls together. 1991 NL advice: “Keep spare pads or tampons