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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

A New Study Found Nearly HALF of Men Have HPV

This is why the vaccine is so important.
Sexual Health + Identity

THIS Is How Much an IUD Will Cost If the Affordable Care Act Is Repealed

Warning: it isn’t pretty.
Mental Health

Louis Tomlinson Opens Up About Having Anxiety After His Mother's Death

"I was terrified."
Sexual Health + Identity

Model Hanne Gaby Odiele Opens Up About Being Intersex in Hopes of Breaking Down the Stigma

“I am proud to be intersex.”
Health

This Is What's Happening to the Teen Accused of Murdering Her Father

It's still a form of detention
Sexual Health + Identity

LGBTQ Teens Want President Trump To Know They Won't Be Ignored

They'll continue fighting for their rights.
Sexual Health + Identity

iLoveMakonnen Came Out as Gay

"I can't tell u about everybody else's closet, I can only tell u about mine."
Health

Disabled People Are Making History At the Women’s March This Weekend

They'll be at the Women's March on Washington in record numbers.
Sexual Health + Identity

All Mentions of LGBTQ Issues Were Just Wiped from the White House Website

Um…
Health

Lena Dunham Gave a VERY Graphic Account of Her Trip to the Emergency Room

For a very important issue.
Health

Ruby Rose Opened Up About Her TERRIFYING Near-Death Experience

Woah.
Mental Health

Ariana Grande’s Most Recent Instagram Post Might Be an Ode to Her Vagina

“Because I am the definition of a powerful woman.”
Sexual Health + Identity

This Giant, Golden Clitoris is The Sex Positive Art We've Been Waiting For

Meet the 'Glitoris.'
Health

Donald Trump Plans to Cut Money That Helps Domestic Violence Survivors

It's part of a $10.5 trillion budget cut.
Relationships

This 15-Year-Old Was Accused of Murdering Her Father, And Is Now Getting a National Day of Action in Her Name

She was criminalized for surviving domestic violence.
Sexual Health + Identity

New Research Shows Exactly How Harmful Abortion Restrictions Can Be

Let Texas be a warning to the rest of us.
Sexual Health + Identity

Play This Sperm Invaders Game, Help Raise Money for Planned Parenthood

“The new fight begins with a click.”
Sexual Health + Identity

The Queer Dance Party Outside Mike Pence's House Was EVERYTHING

“The idea is to leave a mark that Mike Pence will never forget."
Health

Tom Price's Confirmation Hearing Is EXACTLY Why We're Concerned About Birth Control Access

He wouldn't commit to protecting it.
Sexual Health + Identity

Chance the Rapper's Little Brother Came Out As Bisexual

"I'd like to be more open about myself."
Sexual Health + Identity

Here's Why This Proposed Bill Going After Abortion Doctors Is So Troubling

It would allow women to sue their abortion doctors for mental distress they experience — at ANY point in their lives.
Mental Health

This Study Shows That Getting Help for Your Mental Health WORKS

Science says so.
Health

This 15-Year-Old Doesn't Want to Be Called a Plus-Sized Dancer

She's just a dancer, thank you very much.
Health

Private Photos of Tyler Posey and Cody Christian Have Reportedly Leaked

Um, when will this stop???