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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.

Sexual Health + Identity

Zac Efron Posts Rare Photo of Himself Wearing a Shirt

Don’t worry, it’s for a good cause.
Health

Javelin Pierces Oregon Teen's Eye in Horrific Track & Field Accident

Parker Kennedy was competing at a meet, when he tripped and fell.
Sexual Health + Identity

Miley Cyrus Just Posted the Gayest Selfie Ever

Happy #Pride!!!
Mental Health

Listening to Your Favorite Music Can Help You Get Going on Monday Mornings

A new survey shows coffee and a favorite playlist are the biggest AM motivators.
Mental Health

Willow Smith Just Gave the Best Breakup Advice Ever

“Too often do we get told to ‘be happy.’”
Sexual Health + Identity

Pope Francis Says Christians Need to Apologize to Gay People

“They must not be discriminated against.”
Sexual Health + Identity

Straight Guys Have Some Pretty Messed Up Ideas About Condom Use

A new study shows a big factor in when they think they need to use protection.
Sexual Health + Identity

You Need to Read This Sexual Assault Survivor's Open Letter to the Stanford Rape Victim

The 21-year-old shared her harrowing journey in a Facebook post.
Sexual Health + Identity

This Designer’s Menstruation-Themed Jewelry Shop Got Suspended From Etsy

It features sparkly bloodstains and rings in the shape of sanitary pads.
Health

Two Women Went Temporary Blind From Looking at Their Smartphones in Bed

Doctors call it “transient smartphone blindness.”
Health

An 18-Year-Old Just Died From a Brain-Eating Amoeba

Here's what you need to know about this shocking news.
Health

Getting Your Period in Prison Is More Miserable Than You’d Ever Imagine

54% of women aren’t given enough pads.
Sexual Health + Identity

A New Study Says Playing Disney Princesses Is Bad for Kids

Gender roles, anyone?
Health

You Can Stop Using WebMD to Diagnose All Your Illnesses Now

Google's coming to the rescue.
Sexual Health + Identity

More Than Half of Teen Boys Think Porn Is Realistic

This is problematic on several levels.
Sexual Health + Identity

This New Yorker Cover Perfectly Illustrates That Love Is Love

“It’s a celebration of love— it’s just that simple.”
Sexual Health + Identity

The Most Incredible Thing Happened at This Weekend’s Vigil for the Orlando Terrorist Attack Victims

It was beautiful.
Sexual Health + Identity

You Need to See the Angels Showing Up at the Funerals of Orlando Shooting Victims

They protected funeral-goers from seeing hateful protesters.
Sexual Health + Identity

These British Schools Just Changed Their Uniform Policy to Something Very Jaden Smith-Inspired

Gender roles: CRUSHED.
Health

THIS Is the Scary Stuff That Happens to Your Body During a Heat Wave

Temperatures in some states are going to hit 120 degrees this week.
Sexual Health + Identity

The LGBTQ Community Is the Biggest Target of Hate Crimes in the U.S.

Things have to change.
Health

Even DOCTORS Think School Should Start Later

8:30 a.m. or after, to be exact.
Sexual Health + Identity

Demi Lovato Breaks Her Silence About the Orlando Shooting

“There are no words for how upset I’ve been.”
Health

Bella Hadid Just Posted a Very Emotional Letter to Her Mom About Lyme Disease

“I would cry to myself knowing that there was nothing I could do.”