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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 Trans Teen Documented Her Gender Confirmation Surgery — And It’s Amazing

You can stop asking rude questions now.
Sexual Health + Identity

There Are 900% More Women Getting IUDs Since the Election

“Women in this country are absolutely not going without a fight."
Health

How This Woman Is About to Clean Up a ‘Frat House’ Police Department

She might just save the city.
Relationships

This is How Aly Raisman Keeps Her Long Distance Relationship Alive

It's the little things.
Sexual Health + Identity

The State Department Just Apologized For Discriminating Against LGBTQ Employees

It's been happening for decades.
Relationships

Zendaya Opened Up About EXACTLY How She Got Over a Bad Breakup

“I’m hella over that but trust, it wasn’t easy.”
Health

Halsey Opened Up About Undergoing Multiple Surgeries and Her Endometriosis

Stay strong, Halsey!
Mental Health

Kendall Jenner Just Revealed She's Had Panic Attacks Over the Last Year

She says learning to cope with her anxiety is a 2017 goal.
Skin Care

Kim Kardashian Has a Psoriasis Outbreak on Her Face

"Wait why am I now getting psoriasis on my face?"
Sexual Health + Identity

Joe Biden Just Made a HUGE Statement About the Campus Sexual Assault Crisis

He calls it the “civil rights issue of our time."
Sexual Health + Identity

These Girls Weren't Allowed Inside Their School for Showing 'Large Amounts of Thigh'

Welcome to 2017!
Sexual Health + Identity

This State Is Proposing a Bill That Would Actually Out Transgender Students

This is beyond dangerous.
Sexual Health + Identity

Mesha Caldwell is the First Reported Transgender Person Killed in 2017

The violence continues.
Sexual Health + Identity

'Thousands' of Men Mobbed Women in India During an Alleged 'Mass Molestation'

Officials are blaming the women.
Sexual Health + Identity

The Amazing Way ‘Black-ish’ Explains Why Watching Porn Doesn't Make You a Pervert

Or well-informed about sex.
Sexual Health + Identity

Your Severe PMS May Finally Have an Explanation

But still no cure.
Mental Health

Demi Lovato Just Posted an Eating Disorder Symbol

From her late night visit to a pottery studio.
Sexual Health + Identity

Over-the-Counter Birth Control May Be Coming Soon

It’s about time.
Fitness

You’ll Never Guess What Kayla Itsines Skips Every Morning

Same, though.
Sexual Health + Identity

A Judge Ruled Doctors Can Discriminate Against Transgender People Based on Religious Freedom

As well as women who have had abortions.
Sexual Health + Identity

France Just Took a MAJOR Stand for Reproductive Rights

Now when will the U.S. get on board?
Sexual Health + Identity

This Subway Mural of a Gay Couple Has a VERY Powerful Message

This is a turning point.
Mental Health

This Breathing Technique Is Crucial For Anyone With Depression

If you’ve taken a yoga class, you already know how to do it.
Health

Lena Dunham Showing Off Her Cellulite Is the Body-Positive Start to 2017 We Needed

Here's to hoping it continues.