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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

This Song PERFECTLY Explains What It’s Like to Be a Woman In 2016

It’s kind of like being a woman 50 years ago.
Health

Bella Thorne Shut Down a Troll Who Tried to Tell Her to “Eat More”

Boy, bye.
Health

Why Niall Horan Likely Won’t Be Singing Christmas Carols This Week

Well this is a bummer.
Sexual Health + Identity

A 15-Year-Old Girl Died When She Was Banished to a Hut for Menstruating

This is horrific.
Health

You Might Want to Read This If Your Doctor Is a Dude...

Something to think about next time you get sick.
Health

Iskra Lawrence Opens Up About How She Overcame Disordered Eating

"I never thought I would be here."
Health

This Victoria's Secret Model Opens Up About Loving Her Scoliosis Scar

"I wouldn't be who I am without my scars."
Sexual Health + Identity

North Carolina's Transphobic Bathroom Bill Might FINALLY Be Repealed Tomorrow

If all goes well.
Mental Health

Colton Haynes Published Some Very Personal Diary Entries About His Mental Health

These are eye-opening.
Sexual Health + Identity

How to Get Birth Control Delivered to You For FREE

Yes, you read that right.
Sexual Health + Identity

Two Women Prevented a Robbery With Sex-Positive Self-Defense

"I saw the gun and it was like, really? I don't have time for this.”
Sexual Health + Identity

This Transgender Student Can FINALLY Use the Girls’ Bathroom, Thanks to a Federal Ruling

She can finally just pee in peace.
Sexual Health + Identity

A Transgender Student Was Publicly Bullied by a Guest Speaker at Her School

This is despicable.
Health

An Internet Troll Used Social Media to Cause a Journalist's Seizure

Now police are getting involved.
Sexual Health + Identity

The Federal Court Temporarily Blocked the Texas Fetal Burial Requirement

“We look forward to demonstrating that these regulations are unwise, unjustified, unconstitutional, and should be permanently struck down.”
Mental Health

YouTube Star Zoella Addresses Accusations That She's 'Making Up' Mental Health Issues

“Cyber bullying is an issue I feel passionate about addressing.”
Sexual Health + Identity

National Geographic’s January Cover Features a 9-Year-Old Transgender Girl

This is a proud moment for transgender people everywhere.
Spirituality

Emma Roberts Just Gave Us the BEST Spiritual Gift Inspo

We want in.
Health

Legalizing Marijuana Has Reduced Heroin Overdoses in a Major Way

This is big.
Sexual Health + Identity

Children Were Given Anti-Gay Pamphlets Disguised as Christmas Gifts

So messed up.
Sexual Health + Identity

Obama Made a New Rule Protecting Planned Parenthood in a MAJOR Way

Thank you, Mr. President.
Mental Health

One of the Most Common Beliefs About Abortion Is Officially a Lie

Yes, you read that right.
Health

The Latest Warning About Gaining Weight in College Is Actually Just Fat Shaming

You gained 10 pounds — so what?
Mental Health

This Teen Is STILL Being Cyberbullied Even After Her Death

Her parents say she’s still receiving anonymous messages mocking her weight.