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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.

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Ahmad Khan Rahimi Has Been Formally Charged for the NYC and New Jersey Bombings

“[God willing] the sounds of the bombs will be heard in the streets.”
Sexual Health + Identity

This Fifth Grader Just Explained Consent In the Best Way

“You like me but I don't like you.”
Sexual Health + Identity

How Spin Class Could Mess With Your Vagina

AND your sexual sensitivity.
Health

This Woman WANTS Photos of Herself Shaving Her Face to Go Viral

And it’s for a good reason.
Fitness

You Can Now Do Yoga With Baby Goats

This is a thing that exists.
Sexual Health + Identity

A Teen Boy Had His Mom File a Complaint Over Cheerleaders’ Skirts

Hi, sexism!
Relationships

Why Watching Stranger Things Together Is Actually Good for Your Relationship

Seriously.
Fitness

Emma Roberts’s Weekend Workout Actually Looks Like a Lot of Fun

Make this your next go-to core move.
Sexual Health + Identity

Troye Sivan Reacted to His Nudes Being Leaked in the Best Way Possible

“I look good.”
Sexual Health + Identity

Model Gigi Gorgeous Has Officially Come Out as Lesbian

“It's OK to feel this way.”
Mental Health

This Teacher Went Viral After Giving All His High School Seniors This List

BEST. LIST. EVER.
Health

The Before and After Photos of This Boy’s Haircut Are Going Viral for an Amazing Reason

Proof that one person can change the world.
Sexual Health + Identity

How Your Weight Could Affect the Morning After Pill

Here’s what you need to know.
Nutrition

Best News Ever: Ramen Noodles Are Getting a Healthy Makeover

Say so long to the MSG!
Health

We Have Some Bad News for Cat Lovers

Uh-oh.
Mental Health

Paris Jackson Opens Up About Cyberbullying in Emotional Instagram Video

“I don’t understand how there can be so much hatred in the world.”
Mental Health

Dove Cameron Just Said the Truest Thing About Anxiety

We are so here for this.
Mental Health

OITNB’s Dascha Polanco Had the BEST Reason For Going Pants-Less on the Red Carpet

Body positivity FTW.
Sexual Health + Identity

This Teen Figure Skater’s Response to Homophobic Comments Is Brilliant

“A soccer player isn’t automatically heterosexual.”
Mental Health

This May Be the Best Reason to Take More Selfies

It's science.
Sexual Health + Identity

Naya Rivera Says She Wants to Help End Abortion Stigma

“No one ever talks about it and I think that’s unfair.”
Sexual Health + Identity

This Text Convo About Tampons Just DESTROYED Period Shame

Brought to you by: Never being able to figure out where any store keeps period products.
Sexual Health + Identity

Two College Students Made a Period-Themed Board Game and We Need It Now

"Each turn begins by spinning the two ovaries until a marble comes out.”
Mental Health

This Teen Just Launched an App That Will Help You Find Someone to Sit With at Lunch

So you never have to eat alone.