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Brittney McNamara

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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.

Fitness

This 'Orange Is the New Black Actress' Has the BEST Body Confidence Advice

We’re so on board with her message.
Sexual Health + Identity

Watch These Two Sisters Come Out to Each Other at the EXACT Same Time

Their reactions were so cute.
Sexual Health + Identity

Mike Pence’s New Neighbors Hung Gay Pride Flags to Protest His Anti-LGBTQ Views

Our new heroes.
Sexual Health + Identity

Not a SINGLE One of Donald Trump’s Cabinet Picks Support LGBTQ Rights

This has to change — now.
Sexual Health + Identity

A Pastor Stopped a Gay Man From Singing At His Grandmother’s Funeral

This is so upsetting.
Sexual Health + Identity

Someone Published Nude Photos of Emily Ratajkowski WITHOUT Her Permission

And now she's speaking out.
Sexual Health + Identity

People Are Sexualizing Yolanda Hadid’s Throwback Photo of Bella and Gigi

She shot back at the haters.
Mental Health

Selena Gomez Didn’t Use Her Phone for 90 Days Straight

“It was the most refreshing, calming, rejuvenating feeling.”
Sexual Health + Identity

See Barbie Transformed Into RuPaul’s Drag Race Contestants

We’re obsessed with this artists’ work.
Nutrition

The Healthiest Holiday Drink At Starbucks Is STILL Delicious

We’ll be ordering it every day.
Spirituality

7 Bizarre and Terrifying Facts We Learned About Scientology

From Leah Remini's Reddit AMA.
Sexual Health + Identity

Tove Lo Got a Vagina Tattooed On Her Arm and She’s Officially Our Hero

Yet another reminder of how badass she is.
Sexual Health + Identity

Connor Franta Just Collaborated With Urban Outfitters For the BEST Reason

We are here for this.
Sexual Health + Identity

This Video Shows How Clueless People Are About Masturbation

Brought to you by Yahoo Answers.
Sexual Health + Identity

Kansas State Ignored a Rape Case Investigation — And The Rapist Struck Again

They ignored a letter from President Obama the same month.
Sexual Health + Identity

Evan Rachel Wood Posts Open Letter About Being Raped Twice

“It was done by a partner it was in fact rape.”
Health

How Playing Football for One Season Affected These 17-Year-Olds’ Brains

Researchers don’t know if they will recover in the off-season.
Health

What You Should Know Before Participating In the One Finger Selfie Challenge

For starters, body shaming has already been a problem.
Sexual Health + Identity

This UNC Professor Is Getting Away With Saying APPALLING Things About Students On Social Media

Truly disgusting.
Mental Health

Kanye West Is No Longer Being Released From the Hospital Today

Kanye was admitted to the UCLA Medical Center last week for mental exhaustion.
Relationships

A Moroccan TV Station Showed Women How to Cover Their Domestic Abuse Injuries

Disturbing on so many levels.
Health

Cheese May Actually Be a Superfood

Best. News. Ever.
Mental Health

The BIG Way the Election Is Affecting People Who Have Anxiety

Therapists have reported seeing more election-based fears from patients since November 8th.
Sexual Health + Identity

This Texas Bill Would Force Your School to Tell Your Parents You’re Gay WITHOUT Consent

So wrong.