The landscape of sexual education in Belgium as of 1991 reflects a period of transition and growing awareness of the importance of comprehensive sexual education. Since then, there has been significant progress in developing more inclusive and comprehensive programs. However, challenges remain, and the field continues to evolve in response to new research, changing societal attitudes, and emerging health concerns.

Historically, voorlichting represented the dissemination of knowledge for the maturity and emancipation of the public. By 1991, this concept transitioned into a more modern framework of and public service broadcasting .

However, the BRT defended its actions under the public service mandate of "information and education." In a landmark decision on November 12, 1991, the Raad ruled that while the content was "graphic and challenging," it served a clear public health purpose and was not intended to arouse. The ruling explicitly stated: "Context is paramount. What is obscene in a commercial film may be essential in a public health broadcast." This legal distinction—between educatieve voorlichting (educational information) and erotisch amusement (erotic entertainment)—became a foundational principle for Belgian media law, later influencing the country’s classification system for television and film.

The entertainment landscape of 1991 also reflected deeper social shifts:

: Strongly oriented toward French media and channels from France, such as TF1.