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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

What Ariel Winter Really Thinks About Having to Constantly Defend Herself Online

“People say everything on the face of the planet to me.”
Sexual Health + Identity

This Hashtag About Body Hair Is Going Viral for the Best Reason

News alert: Having hair is a totally normal thing!
Sexual Health + Identity

Rebecca Black, Connor Franta, and More Star in a Powerful Music Video With Survivors of the Orlando Attack

Watch the tribute now.
Sexual Health + Identity

What Boys Don’t Realize About the HPV Shot

Think it’s only for girls? Think again.
Sexual Health + Identity

How Snapchat Filters Are Helping Sexual Assault Survivors Tell Their Stories

Now this is powerful.
Nutrition

There's an Unexpected Side Effect to Eating Fruits and Vegetables

It's science.
Health

Thanks to Vaping, Teens Who Wouldn't Smoke Are Starting

The numbers should be down, but they aren’t.
Sexual Health + Identity

This Woman's Column Is Victim Blaming at Its Worst

Repeat after us: It is not your fault.
Mental Health

Pokemon Go Might Actually Have Mental Health Benefits

Players are reporting that it helps with their depression and anxiety.
Sexual Health + Identity

Why This Hashtag About Sexual Assault Is So Revolutionary

It’s going viral in Russia and Ukraine.
Sexual Health + Identity

Scientists May Have Just Found the Cure for Herpes

Two-thirds of the world is currently infected.
Sexual Health + Identity

Aubrey Plaza Comes Out as Bisexual

“I fall in love with girls and guys.”
Fitness

1 in 3 People Would Rather Do THIS Than Put on a Swimsuit

Ugh.
Health

Your Dog Can Seriously Give You a Life-Threatening Condition With One Lick

Terrifying.
Sexual Health + Identity

This Is How Many Transgender People There Are in the U.S.

It's double the number from five years ago.
Mental Health

Iskra Lawrence Shuts Down Haters Who Think You Can’t Have Looks AND Brains

“Yes I can post my opinions on current affairs and yes I can post a pic of me in a bikini.”
Health

Why Rita Ora Was in the Hospital

"Today was pretty tough but I’m getting through it thank you to all of you for the support.”
Sexual Health + Identity

Karlie Kloss Just Proved She Loves Her Gay Fans

And the rest of the queer community, too!
Sexual Health + Identity

Lady Gaga, Demi Lovato, Colton Haynes and More Honor Orlando Victims in This Powerful Video Tribute

They say their names and narrate their stories.
Relationships

There Is a Serious Downside to Constantly Breaking Up and Getting Back Together

You don’t need that emotional baggage in your life.
Sexual Health + Identity

Ryan Beatty Has Officially Come Out as Gay

“Proud to be a raging homosexual.”
Mental Health

This Powerful Video Will Inspire You to Fight Back Against Society's Impossible Beauty Standards

We're so over people telling us what we SHOULD look like.
Mental Health

Your Teacher's Stress May Rub Off On You

Burnout is real — and contagious.
Sexual Health + Identity

There’s a Very Good Reason Why Willow Smith Wants You to Spend $95 on a T-Shirt

All proceeds go to those affected by the Orlando shooting.