By featuring different body types, the column helped boys realize that there is no "correct" way to look during puberty.
For many boys, the "Bodycheck" section was a rare space where the physical changes of male puberty—such as growth spurts, muscle development, and skin changes—were discussed openly. Bravo dr sommer bodycheck thats me boys
Reached millions of teens across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. By featuring different body types, the column helped
For decades, the German youth magazine served as an unofficial manual for teenagers navigating the turbulent waters of puberty. At the heart of this cultural phenomenon was the Dr. Sommer team, a group of advisors who answered the most sensitive questions about love, sex, and growing up. For decades, the German youth magazine served as
The "That's Me" branding officially started in Issue 36/2000.
In an era before YouTube and TikTok, these print articles were the primary source of reliable information for German-speaking youth. A Controversial Cultural Icon
Starting in the late 1990s and becoming a staple in the 2000s, the "That's Me" series was born under the motto: .