For Boys And Girls -1991-: Puberty- Sexual Education

Basic anatomy and the physiological changes associated with sexual maturity. What Girls Experienced

A universal focus on skin care (acne) and personal grooming as sweat glands became more active. The Legacy of 90s Sex Ed Puberty- Sexual Education For Boys and Girls -1991-

The year 1991 sits at a unique, pivotal junction in history. It was a time when the Cold War had just ended, the internet was a nascent mystery known only to academics and hobbyists, and pop culture was shifting from the neon excess of the 80s to the gritty realism of the early 90s. For adolescents entering puberty during this time, the landscape of sexual education was vastly different than it is today. Basic anatomy and the physiological changes associated with

1991 was the era of the "Crocodile Hunter" and deep-voiced action heroes. Boys were told their voices would "crack" for a year. They were shown diagrams of axillary (armpit) and pubic hair distribution. The "Tanner Scale" (a five-stage method of measuring development) was used by school nurses but seldom explained to the students. It was a time when the Cold War

These books featured cartoon drawings that were explicit enough to be educational but silly enough to defuse embarrassment.