The tension surrounding provocative or informative content like Seksuele Voorlichting was heavily influenced by Belgium's unique, decentralized regulatory structure.
1991 was a federal election year in Belgium (held on November 24). This election was later famously dubbed the due to the massive surge of the far-right party Vlaams Blok.
In 1991, Belgian (Flemish) media turned voorlichting from a dry schoolroom film into prime-time, must-see television – and saved lives by doing so.