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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

Bella Hadid Is Still Seriously Struggling With Lyme Disease, Mom Says

All those IV Snapchats are starting to make sense.
Sexual Health + Identity

Sade’s Only Child Mickailia 'Ila' Adu Has Come Out as Transgender

He's celebrating his transition on social media.
Sexual Health + Identity

This Hashtag Is the Exact Reason Why Sexual Assault Survivors Remain Silent

This is a new low.
Fitness

1.1 Million Kids Around the World Ran the Mile, and Americans Performed Horribly

*has traumatic flashback to gym class*
Sexual Health + Identity

Bella Thorne Opens Up About Her Biggest Celebrity Crushes

And she gives some A+ relationship advice.
Mental Health

This Woman's Story of Adderall Abuse Will Make You Stop Buying Pills From Your Friends

“I spent years using prescription stimulants to get through school.”
Mental Health

Kim Kardashian Is Reportedly Getting Counseling After Her Traumatic Robbery

“Her sisters and mom have been checking on her every day."
Sexual Health + Identity

Kesha Opens Up About Bullying and the Fear of Being Gay

“How could it get any worse?”
Health

How Disney Princesses Are Fighting Back Against Gender Stereotypes

They’re going rogue in the best way.
Mental Health

This Video Will Make You Question Everything You Think About Your Body

"Everyone is prettier and skinnier than you.”
Sexual Health + Identity

Watch Troye Sivan Give the BEST Coming Out Advice

"Make sure you're in a safe environment.”
Sexual Health + Identity

This University Just Got the Best “Sexual Health Report Card”

How’d your school do?
Health

Scientists Think This Disease Is Basically the Next Zika

It's called Mayaro.
Mental Health

A 'Harry Potter Actor' Just Opened Up About His Decade-Long Battle With Depression

Devon Murray took to twitter to share in honor of World Mental Health Day.
Sexual Health + Identity

Miley Cyrus Says Her First Relationship Was With a Girl

"I don’t feel straight and I don’t feel gay."
Sexual Health + Identity

Kylie Jenner’s Clap Back to Slut Shaming Is Incredible

And proves just how meaningless it is.
Sexual Health + Identity

The 10 Most Common Questions LGBTQ Teens Have About Sex, Answered

The doctors weigh in.
Health

Jojo Opens Up About the Pressure to Lose Weight, Extreme Dieting, and Her Mental Health

“I was injecting myself with this thing that makes it so you’re not hungry.”
Mental Health

Fifth Harmony’s Lauren Jauregui Opens Up About Severe Online Bullying

“We as a people need to do better.”
Sexual Health + Identity

Kristen Stewart Is Not Here for Anyone Trying to Label Her Sexuality

“I’m not confused.”
Sexual Health + Identity

Amber Tamblyn Opens About Her Sexual Assault In Light of Donald Trump’s Comments

“He carried me, like something he owned, like a piece of trash.”
Health

Miss USA Opens Up About Dealing With Horrific Racist Comments

“A lot of people thought I should be Miss Africa USA not Miss USA.”
Mental Health

We Could ALL Stand to Be a Lot Nicer to Each Other, According to This Survey

1,000 teens have spoken.
Sexual Health + Identity

What REALLY Happens When You Miss a Birth Control Pill

You don't have to go immediately into crisis mode.