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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

How Waxing and Shaving Your Pubic Hair Can Lead to STDs

Put the razors down.
Health

The Company That Makes the Kardashians’ Favorite Waist Trainer Is Being Sued for $5 Million

“It doesn’t work.”
Relationships

This Is the Biggest Turn-Off in Online Dating

Who run the world? NERDS.
Sexual Health + Identity

Women Are Buying Plan B for Others Who Can’t Afford It

Badass level: 100000000
Relationships

Farting Is Actually Good for Your Relationship

(Wind)breaking news.
Health

This New Bra Could Help Detect Breast Cancer Early

But it won’t replace a doctor.
Sexual Health + Identity

You’re Not Going to Believe How Siri Reacts to Sexual Assault

It’s not good.
Sexual Health + Identity

Your Boyfriend Might Be Able to Take Birth Control Pills Soon

TTYL, male privilege.
Mental Health

Depression Can Actually Cause Physical Pain

It’s not just mental.
Health

This 22-Year-Old Died After Her Cancer Was Mistaken for Pregnancy

Her abdominal pain was actually a tumor.
Health

More Than Half of What You Eat Isn’t Even Real Food, Study Finds

Mmmmm, “industrial formulations."
Mental Health

Majority of Americans Say Racial Discrimination Is the Cause of Their Stress

Hate is bad for mental health.
Health

5 Reasons Why You REALLY Need to Eat Breakfast

It’s as important as we thought.
Mental Health

Halsey Opens Up About Being Misunderstood and Attempting Suicide at 17

"I didn’t know what I was doing."
Mental Health

This Video Shows How Girls Are Damaged by Images of Objectified Women

“It warps your idea of what’s real.”
Mental Health

Star Wars’ Daisy Ridley Just Shut Down Body Shaming in One Instagram Post

Hero status.
Health

Secrets Revealed: Front-Farts Are Affecting Labia Owners Everywhere

You are not alone.
Sexual Health + Identity

Ariel Winter Gets Attacked by Beliebers After Defending Kim Kardashian

And both parties are kind of right.
Sexual Health + Identity

Troye Sivan Just Helped a Fan Come Out to Her Mom at His Concert

Mom’s reaction was priceless.
Mental Health

Resting Dumb Face Is the New Resting Bitch Face

And it’s just as offensive.
Relationships

Why This Dating App Created Fake Profiles of Battered Women

The graphic images are part of a new campaign.

Why This Dating App Created Fake Profiles of Battered Women

The graphic images are part of a new campaign.
Sexual Health + Identity

How Our Fear of Herpes Was Invented by a Drug Company

More stigma, more profit.
Relationships

Tinder Now Lets You Play Matchmaker With Your Friends

This is genius.