Body Literacy Basics

a teen girls’ fertility awareness class

Girls, this class is for you!

Body Literacy Basics is a teenFEMM© course specifically designed to help educate and empower young girls and teens as they navigate through the changes that come with puberty. Joelle and Taylor are dedicated to helping girls understand and embrace the changes their bodies undergo during puberty. With a focus on menstrual cycle health, charting, and body awareness, this course will provide a safe and supportive environment to discuss and learn about the intricacies and anatomy of the body, reproductive hormones, how to care for our body, and so much more. 

Empower your teen with the knowledge she needs to make informed decisions about her health!

  • "I am beyond words. So empowering and informative!"

    – Danielle, Indiana

  • "I think my daughter will feel more confident in getting her cycle one day. It gives us a shared language to communicate what is happening in her body."

    – Jenny, Indiana

  • "I learned how to better take care of myself and that ovulation is important because it means that our body is producing all the right hormones."

    – Teen Student, Indiana

  • "I now see why it's important to know and learn why my body has a menstrual cycle."

    – Teen Student, Indiana

  • "I loved your vulnerability + preparation for the course. You didn't make anything awkward or uncomfortable - just the right amount of content for this age!"

    – Jennifer, Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Body Literacy Basics is specifically designed for young girls and teens* who are navigating the transformative journey of puberty. They do not have to have started their menstrual cycle yet, but it may help them to understand the content better if they have.

    We have two classes: one for girls between the ages of 10 and 13 and another for older teens between the ages of 14 and 17. For girls 18 and older, please email joelle@yinRoot.com.

  • We divide the girls into appropriate age groups. One class has participants aged 10-13, and another class has participants ages 14-17.

  • Yes! One parent or guardian (per family) can join and participate in the class free of charge. You are not required to join, but you are welcome!

  • We have hosted most of our classes in person, but there has been a lot of interest in a virtual class. Please take our survey if you are interested in our next round of classes or in doing a virtual program.

  • In the past, our in-person classes have been hosted at Joelle's office in downtown Noblesville. We will keep you posted on the location of the next event and/or if we will be hosting a virtual class. Stay tuned!

  • The fee for our in-person class is $249* and includes 8 hours of education. We have not yet determined the fee for our virtual class. Stay tuned! ◡̈

    *One parent or guardian can attend the session at no cost. Early bird pricing and sibling/friend discounts are available.

  • The topics covered will include the following:

    - Understanding your body + what is normal and healthy

    - Recognizing signs of health

    - Understanding hormones

    - Brain development + understanding emotions

    - Sexual health + STI’s*

    - Lifestyle choices and your health

    *The topic and content of our discussion will vary based on the girls' ages. We can assure you it will be age-appropriate.

How do you think understanding your body and menstrual health from a young age would have changed your life's journey?

Meet the Instructors

Joelle Samples
Owner, yinRoot

Taylor Harrison
Owner, LionHearted Herbals

What impact do you think a thorough understanding of hormonal health will have on your daughter's confidence and self-esteem?