I love the Dutch. They’re so friendly and open and kind and generous. They really say what they mean, too.
But what has that got to do with abstinence only sex eduction, Michelle?” I hear you cry.
Well, I recently discovered what the Dutch think about it. They don’t agree with abstinence only.
And whether you believe in teaching teens about contraception and sexual health, or prefer to tell them to just say no, I think we can all smile at a photo of a Dutch public information poster I took on platform 13/14 in Rotterdam Central Station recently.
I nearly fell on the floor laughing when I read, “But that could be anyone’s penis!” (Sorry for the poor-quality photo, the sun was right overhead at the time). It somehow made me think of Terry Pratchett’s Igors in his Discworld books.
The Dutch part of the poster goes on to advise, “Always use a condom.”
So whenever I pick up a Terry Pratchett novel (he’s one of my favorite writers ever ever ever so that’s a pretty frequent occurrence) I will be thinking of Igors. And condoms. . .
Michelle 
PS. Just bought Terry P’s latest novel, Nation. It’s a departure from the Discworld series, a bit darker, but he’s as terrific as ever!
*Michelle departs to do some serious reading.*
Could not agree more. That’s why we’ve introduced Abstinence… the Condom. We’re ready when you are!
How naive to thinks kids aren’t going to respond to their raging hormones. Let’s stop the spread of STDs and unwanted pregnancies. Get educated and use protection.
You can also check us out on Facebook, so tell a teen-ager.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Abstinencethe-Condom/13048958165
Peter said: That’s why we’ve introduced Abstinence… the Condom.
Hahahahaha. I nearly fell on the floor with laughter when I read your comment too, Peter. I think I can say that using one of these condoms really would be abstinence only.
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