Whether you’re at the outdoor pool, the lake, or just chilling in the garden, summer is finally here! This week for our Bodycheck (No. 44)
For decades, BRAVO has been a cornerstone of youth culture in German-speaking countries. One of its most famous segments is the Dr. Sommer column , established in 1969 by Dr. Martin Goldstein. This section provided blunt, empathetic advice on puberty, relationships, and sexuality at a time when such topics were often taboo. Bravo Bodycheck Girl Sommer.44
In the , the magazine included posters of Madonna and Nena. Whether you’re at the outdoor pool, the lake,
: Real readers volunteered to be photographed—often nude or partially nude—and interviewed about their self-image and bodies. One of its most famous segments is the Dr
For its time, the Bodycheck series was revolutionary. It aimed to normalize the diversity of human bodies—showing different shapes, sizes, and natural imperfections that are often airbrushed out of modern media.
For several decades, the German youth magazine Bravo was a definitive cultural touchstone for teenagers across Europe. Among its most iconic and controversial features was the "Bodycheck" (sometimes referred to as "Dr. Sommer"). This section offered a raw, unfiltered look at the developing bodies of teenagers, serving as an educational tool that doubled as a source of curiosity and reassurance for millions of young readers.