Teenagers in 1991 navigated mixed signals: liberal public discourse around sexual rights and health, but also persistent stigma, myths, and gaps in practical knowledge. Access to condoms improved but questions about pleasure, orientation, and emotional consequences often remained sidelined. 1991 sits at an inflection point. Globally, the aftermath of the 1980s HIV/AIDS crisis had hardened some public health messaging while spurring better sex education and testing infrastructures. In the Netherlands, pragmatic public health measures and sex‑positive frameworks coexisted. That year’s curricula and popular materials tended to emphasize safety and responsibility—yet the cultural conversation was expanding to include identity and agency.