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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.

Sexual Health + Identity

"Boy Erased" Star Lucas Hedges Said He's "Not Totally Straight"

He said his sexuality exists on a spectrum.
Sexual Health + Identity

This Letter From a Transgender Teen Shows Why Visibility Is So Important

"Every time I see your flag, I feel better."
Sexual Health + Identity

Lauren Jauregui Said She "Could Fall in Love With Anyone," Regardless of Gender

She cares about her partner's soul, not their gender.
Mental Health

If You Need to Destress As School Starts, Head Toward Water

Even hearing the sound of flowing water can improve your mental health.
Sexual Health + Identity

A Former Northwestern University Professor Allegedly Harassed Dozens of Women — Which Some Say Derailed Their Lives

"The doctors say I have PTSD."
Mental Health

Watch Noah Centineo Slice Avocados As He Talks About Mental Health

This old video is circulating on social media and it's incredible.
Sexual Health + Identity

Disney's Josie Totah Came Out as Transgender

"My pronouns are she, her and hers."
Sexual Health + Identity

Cole Sprouse Made a Joke About His "Breasts" After That Twitter Hack

"Thanks to all the fans that had our backs over the last couple days."
Mental Health

Iskra Lawrence Sent a Powerful Reminder That Not Everything on Instagram Is Real

"This is what’s all over the gram (subtle editing)."
Sexual Health + Identity

Munroe Bergdorf Reposted a Period Stain on Instagram Because She's a Good Ally

"I want to make sure I use it for ALL women, not just women like myself."
Sexual Health + Identity

This Political Candidate Said He Doesn't Draw Bigfoot Porn, But Who Cares?

We should be more concerned with his politics than his alleged preferences.
Mental Health

This Teen Posted Suicide Prevention Notes on a Bridge to Remind People "Your Life Matters"

Paige Hunter is now being rewarded for her effort.
Mental Health

Fat People Want You to Know They're More Interesting Than Their Weight

It shouldn't need to be said, but here we are.
Mental Health

Frances Bean Cobain Called Out America's Attitude Toward Mental Health

“There is an association that is shameful and it shouldn’t be.”
Sexual Health + Identity

Bella Thorne Posted a Photo of Her Side Boob in the Name of Feminism

"I could write a whole post talking about feminism and why I should be allowed to post this pic."
Politics

The Young Woman From the Texting Suicide Case Filed an Appeal

Michelle Carter's lawyers say her texts to her boyfriend were "protected speech."
Sexual Health + Identity

Asia Kate Dillon Let Khloé Kardashian Know She Used the Wrong Prefix on Twitter

Khloé responded in the best way possible.
Sexual Health + Identity

Why Trump's Latest #MeToo Comment Is Even More Egregious Than it Seems

Native women experience staggering rates of sexual assault.
Sexual Health + Identity

Video of Andy Dick Seeming to Grope Ivanka Trump Has Resurfaced

The video is circulating after the comedian was charged with groping a woman on the street.
Health

The Earth Is as Far as It Can Possibly Get From the Sun — and It's Still REALLY Hot

It turns out we're only figuratively sitting on the edge of the sun.
Health

Cardi B Wants to Know if You Pee in the Shower

Came through drippin'.
Mental Health

If You Get All A's in School, You Might Be a Narcissist

Sorry, valedictorians.
Sexual Health + Identity

A Teen's Death Sentence For Killing Her Rapist Was Overturned

Noura Hussein will now serve five years in jail.
Health

A Caterpillar that Looks Like Trump's Hair Caused a Teen the "Worst Pain He's Ever Felt"

The puss caterpillar looks fuzzy, but don't touch.