The pseudonymous "Dr Jochen Sommer" was initially brought to life by Dr Martin Goldstein, a physician and psychotherapist who answered readers' questions about sexuality, relationships, and puberty. The column was revolutionary, offering teenagers a safe space to ask questions they were often too embarrassed to ask their parents. The approach was based on a clear commitment to tolerance, fairness, and openness, which set a new standard for youth media.
The online gallery is an extension of the print feature, but it is designed to be more comprehensive and accessible. Instead of a few images per issue, the website hosts extensive galleries. These are not "sexy" or pornographic galleries; they are clinical, educational, and respectful. The current online offering includes several distinct galleries, including a , a Breasts Gallery , and a Penis Gallery . Dr Sommer Bodycheck Gallery
By showing real, unedited photographs of everyday teenagers, the feature aimed to demystify body changes and reassure anxious adolescents that their developing bodies were completely normal. The Origins of Dr. Sommer and the "Bodycheck" The pseudonymous "Dr Jochen Sommer" was initially brought