"Dr. Sommer Bodycheck Gallery"

The (often referred to simply as the "Bodycheck") is a long-standing educational feature in the German youth magazine BRAVO . Managed by the Dr. Sommer Team , it is designed to normalize diverse body types and provide sex education to teenagers . Key Characteristics

Bodycheck is a simple and effective way to evaluate your body shape and identify potential health risks associated with your body type. By taking a few quick measurements and assessing your body shape, you can get a better understanding of your overall health and make informed decisions about your lifestyle and habits.

Educational Galleries

: Online versions, such as the Vulva Gallery , continue to provide visual education on anatomical variation to reassure young people that their bodies are normal. Educational Mission

As the morning wore on, Dr. Sommer began to prepare for his first group of visitors – a class of medical students from the local university. They would be observing a series of body checks, carefully examining each specimen and taking detailed notes. Dr. Sommer took pride in ensuring that every visitor left his gallery with a deeper understanding of the human body.

"Decades ago," she said, her voice distant. "Kids would send in photos of themselves, and Dr. Sommer—a team of doctors, really—would rate them. They’d tell you if you were developing right. If you were normal."

: The gallery featured photos of real teenagers, showing a wide range of body types, skin conditions (like acne), and developmental stages. This helped counteract the "perfect" bodies often seen in mainstream advertising. Answering the Unasked