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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

The Pope Just Made Abortions Way More Acceptable

A step in the right direction.
Health

This Teen’s Dying Wish Was to Freeze Her Body With the Chance of Being Cured In the Future

“I want to live and live longer and I think that in the future they might find a cure for cancer and wake me up.”
Health

Ariel Winter Says She Tried Changing Her Body to Make Cyberbullies Happy

“No matter what I did, I was always getting this negative backlash."
Fitness

Nina Dobrev Dodged a REALLY Ridiculous Question At the AMAs

Over here wondering, WHY?
Sexual Health + Identity

Fifth Harmony's Lauren Jauregui Officially Comes Out as Bisexual

"I am a bisexual Cuban-American woman and I am so proud of it."
Sexual Health + Identity

People Are Obsessed With Making Teen Pregnancy Happen on 'The Sims’

There’s even a YouTube series about it.
Mental Health

Gabby Douglas Used Her Gold Medals to Shut Down Her Haters

“When you can’t see the haters online because you’re blocking them out with your winnings.”
Health

If You Thought Vaping Was Safe, You Were Wrong

A new study reveals a way it’s just as bad for you as cigarettes.
Health

A Study Says Cranberries Actually DON’T Make UTIs Go Away

So you’re telling us we drank all that cranberry juice for nothing?….
Relationships

Anna Kendrick Opens Up About Abusive Relationships in Her New Book

“I stopped liking guys who didn’t like me back.”
Sexual Health + Identity

Jack Falahee Opens Up About His Sexuality

"In the past I've declined to discuss my own sexuality in an attempt to try and dismantle the closet."
Relationships

Keke Palmer Just Revealed the Best Breakup Advice She’s Ever Gotten

It’s SO wise.
Sexual Health + Identity

You Need to See the Vagina Tattoo Tove Lo Just Posted

“Nudity and sex is something natural and not shameful.”
Fitness

Nick Jonas Just Revealed His Thirstiest Cover EVER

You're welcome.
Fitness

This ‘Unflattering”’Photo of a Fitness Blogger Is Going Viral

“Our worth isn't measured by how many belly rolls we have.”
Health

This Barbie Has Thighs That Touch, Thanks to Ashley Graham

“It's OK for your thighs to touch, despite society saying that a 'thigh gap' is more beautiful.”
Relationships

You Can Now Choose From 40 Different Genders on Tinder

“Transgender people are part of your dating pool.”
Health

This Study Says Teens Should DEFINITELY Be Sleeping In Later

So… can school start at 11?
Mental Health

Ariel Winter Has the Best Advice for Dealing With Online Bullies

“You don’t respond to the harassers — you talk to everybody and you start a conversation.”
Fitness

Aly Raisman Just Flawlessly Shut Down All the Boys Who Body Shamed Her

"Thanks for forcing me to learn to love myself.”
Sexual Health + Identity

If You’re Not Transgender, You Need to Read These Stories

“There were times the person would flinch when we shook hands with them.”
Sexual Health + Identity

What Might Happen to Your Abortion Rights During a Donald Trump Presidency

"I’m pro-life."
Sexual Health + Identity

How Orlando Celebrated Pride, Five Months After the Pulse Shooting

It’s more important than ever.
Sexual Health + Identity

Why “Mike Pence” Is Donating So Much to Planned Parenthood

Sneaky.