Hektoen International

A Journal of Medical Humanities

Tag: Dr. J. Rutgers Foundation

  • The evolution of attitude towards sexual health in the Netherlands

    Olga Loeber Nijmegen, Netherlands   Reprinted from brochure Middelen ter voorkoming van groote gezinnen Introduction The Netherlands is thought of as a progressive society compared to other countries, but this is actually a recent development. In 1885, the Neo Malthusian League (NMB) published a brochure titled: “Means to prevent large families.” Founded in 1881, NMB…