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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.

Health

This Store Is Banning Muslims From Entering

A sign outside reads, “Kill Obama.”
Sexual Health + Identity

Happy 2017! This STD Could Soon Become Totally Incurable

Another reason why safe sex is crucial.
Sexual Health + Identity

Twitter Troll Milo Yiannopoulos Has Been Given a Book Deal

Simon & Schuster allegedly paid him a $250,000 advance, sparking outrage on social media.
Health

This Dangerous Drug May Be Even Deadlier Than Heroin

Here’s what you need to know.
Health

How International Travel Can TOTALLY Mess With Your Menstrual Cycle

Heading overseas soon?
Health

It IS Possible to Die of a Broken Heart, According to Experts

Debbie Reynolds passed just one day after her daughter, Carrie Fisher.
Sexual Health + Identity

An 8-Year-Old Boy Was KICKED OUT of Cub Scouts for Being Transgender

“I would let every person in the world in.”
Health

This Woman's Before-and-After Photos Show the Power of Sobriety

“Today marks 4 years clean from heroin and meth.”
Health

This Sobbing Girl Went Viral Because She Thought a Bunch of Fish Were Drowning

This video is priceless.
Sexual Health + Identity

The National Women’s Hockey League Just Made a MAJOR Move for Transgender Players

This is big.
Health

Justin Bieber Is Apparently Into ‘Cupping’ Again

He was seen with circular marks all over his chest.
Health

Simone Biles Just Majorly Clapped Back At Her Body Shamers

“At the end of the day, it’s MY body.”
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Mental Health

13 Illustrations That PERFECTLY Show What Anxiety Looks Like

From bad B.O. to sitting on white furniture during your period.
Sexual Health + Identity

Ariana Grande Just SHUT DOWN Slut Shaming Trolls in the Best Way

“Wearing a short skirt is not asking for assault.”
Sexual Health + Identity

Mike Pence's New Neighborhood Gave Him a VERY Feminist Greeting

Let’s hope he gets the message.
Sexual Health + Identity

This TV Show Host Claimed That ‘Only Gay Men Eat Ice Cream’

…because that makes total sense?
Mental Health

Carrie Fisher Spoke Fearlessly About Living with Bipolar Disorder

“I don’t want to be a victim.”
Mental Health

A 16-Year-Old Died by Suicide After His Boyfriend Broke Up With Him

This is so devastating.
Health

Someone Leaked Private Photos of Lucy Hale Online Without Her Consent

Here we go again.
Sexual Health + Identity

If This Bill Gets Passed, Businesses Could Be Free to Discriminate Against LGBTQ People

Legislators are trying to brand the act as protection against discriminating religious people.
Mental Health

Gabby Douglas Reveals How Being Cyberbullied at the Olympics Inspired Her to Clap Back

"It's not right for people to do this to other human beings. You need to be held accountable."
Sexual Health + Identity

Texas Will Officially Cut Funding of Planned Parenthood in 30 Days

This is devastating.
Sexual Health + Identity

Lena Dunham Says Her Horrible Abortion Comment Was Actually a ‘Joke’

“I know plenty of people will never like a thing that leaves my lips.”
Nutrition

Chloë Moretz Opened Up About a Major New Change in Her Diet

She says it’s one of the best decisions she’s ever made.