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Brittney McNamara

Features Director

Brittney McNamara is an award-winning journalist who has been reporting on health issues, including mental health, reproductive rights, sexual assault and LGBTQ+ identity since 2014. In her current role as the features director at Teen Vogue, McNamara investigated the #MeToo movement on college campuses; reported on abortion access under the Trump administration; explored how incarceration impacts the mental health of young people; and published a series on various health issues, including bullying and vaccination. Prior to Teen Vogue, McNamara was a newspaper reporter in Massachusetts.
Fitness

How U.S. Soccer Star Tierna Davidson Plans to Calm Her Nerves Before the World Cup

Tierna opened up about her success, her age, and her advice for other girls who want to make it to the big leagues.
Sexual Health + Identity

Ariana Grande Shut Down a Homophobic Protester to Support Her LGBTQ Fans

"He is highly outnumbered. You are all so celebrated and loved and safe."
Mental Health

Your Phone Might Be Shortening Your Life — Here's How

Step away from the iPhone.
Voices

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Pastry-chef edition.
Sexual Health + Identity

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Sexual Health + Identity

6 Period Myths You Should Stop Believing

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Sexual Health + Identity

Kylie Jenner Said Travis Scott Will Donate Money From His Tour to Planned Parenthood

The couple both spoke out in support of reproductive rights.
Sexual Health + Identity

Toxic Masculinity Is Costing Us About $15.7 Billion Every Single Year

And that's just the financial cost.
Sexual Health + Identity

Billie Eilish Said Recent Abortion Bans Are Making Her "Steam" With Anger

“Men should not make women’s choices — that’s all I have to say.”
Sexual Health + Identity

Alabama May Soon Make Abortion Almost Completely Illegal

"If this sounds like a dangerous and dystopian future for women, it's because it is."
Fitness

Jessamyn Stanley Wants You to "Stop Projecting Your Sh*t Onto Other People" At the Gym

Read the latest installment of The Hustle.
Sexual Health + Identity

Cardi B's Met Gala Outfit Is Basically an Ode to Menstruation

Queen Cardi.
Health

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Police are investigating.
Sexual Health + Identity

Everything You Need to Know About Taking a Pregnancy Test

From how soon is too soon to how accurate it is.
Mental Health

Instagram Is Announcing an Overhaul — Of Your Mental Health

It's time for some #RealConvo
Sexual Health + Identity

Can Porn Help People Understand Consent?

If explicit verbal consent was included in more porn, it could help people understand the concept better.
Sexual Health + Identity

The Brigham Young University Valedictorian Came Out as Gay During His Graduation Speech

"I am proud to be a gay son of God."
Sexual Health + Identity

"Game of Thrones" Actor Daniel Portman Said He's Been Groped By Fans

Not OK.
Sexual Health + Identity

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Suddenly asking your crush "what's your sign" seems less corny.
Mental Health

These Drag Performers Sent a Message of Hope for Teens Experiencing Homophobic Bullying

"It really does get better. I mean, we stand here as full grown adults proud of what we do."
Relationships

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Teen dating violence isn't just drama, it's a potentially deadly problem.
Mental Health

Sophie Turner Said Social Media Body Shaming Contributed to Her Depression

"I just would cry and cry and cry."
Sexual Health + Identity

These Are All the Abortion Bans You Need to Know About

Alabama, Missouri, and more.
Mental Health

What Latinx Students Want You to Know About Their Mental Health

"No somos locas."