And Girls 1991 Belgium Updated: Puberty Sexual Education For Boys

Puberty triggers a shift from primarily same-gender peer groups to an intense interest in romantic connections.

| Age Group | Focus Area | Key Topics (Flanders & Wallonia-Brussels) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Foundational Knowledge & Body Awareness | Naming body parts; understanding public vs. private; friendship and emotions; basics of reproduction; body changes in puberty; and—most critically—learning about consent and physical integrity from an early age. | | Early Secondary (Age 12-15) | Puberty & Relational Skills | Detailed puberty education (menstruation, wet dreams, erections); introduction to contraception (pills, condoms); STI prevention; media literacy (including critical analysis of pornography); and developing skills for healthy dating relationships. Evras mandates two hours for this group in Wallonia-Brussels. | | Late Secondary (Age 15-18) | Health, Rights & Society | In-depth sex and relationship education; discussions on pleasure and intimacy; gender identity and sexual orientation; sexual and reproductive health rights; and preventing sexual violence and harassment. Evras mandates an additional two hours for this group in Wallonia-Brussels. |

Encourage students to question "toxic" tropes, such as the "I can change him" narrative or the idea that persistence in the face of a "no" is romantic (it’s actually stalking). Puberty triggers a shift from primarily same-gender peer

Puberty is often framed solely as a biological transition—a time of physical growth, acne, and hormonal changes. However, for young people, this phase is just as significantly defined by the sudden, intense introduction of new social dynamics, romantic feelings, and emerging relationships.

Human beings are wired for narrative. We understand the world through stories, and teenagers are no exception. Using romantic storylines—whether through literature, case studies, media analysis, or role-playing—offers several distinct pedagogical advantages: | | Early Secondary (Age 12-15) | Puberty

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Rising hormones activate interest in romance and dating. Evras mandates an additional two hours for this

is not a reflection of your worth; it’s a lack of compatibility in that moment.

Young people are bombarded with romantic narratives from TikTok, Netflix, and novels. Often, these "storylines" prioritize drama and obsession over stability.