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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.
Mental Health
Coronavirus Anxiety: How to Cope
You're not the only one whose mental health is taking a hit.
Health
Celebrities Like Cardi B Could Be in Trouble for Promoting Detox Teas
The Federal Trade Commission targeted Teami in a new legal complaint.
Mental Health
Rejoice! Lizzo's Bathing Suit TikTok Video Is Back
A spokesperson for the app said that the singer's video has been restored.
Voices
"On My Block's" Jessica Marie Garcia Said She Never Learned to Speak Spanish Out of "Pure Fear"
She said she's “so insecure” about her accent and word placement, and that's held her back.
Mental Health
Demi Lovato Said Her Food Intake Used to Be "Controlled" by Others
"I lived a life for the past six years that I felt wasn't my own."
Health
Kylie Jenner Wants You to Leave Her Weird Toe Alone
She defended her phalangeal deformity on Instagram.
Mental Health
This Is How Sofia Richie Plans to Be Fear-Free in 2020
She's learning to cope with her anxiety and ignore haters.
Sexual Health + Identity
Rapist Harvey Weinstein Sentenced to 23 Years in Prison
"I’m relieved he will now know he’s not above the law.”
Sexual Health + Identity
Will Youth Voters Show Up for Abortion at the Polls?
Young people ranked abortion a low priority for American politicians to address — but what does that mean?
Mental Health
Millie Bobby Brown Shared a Powerful Message on Her 16th Birthday
"There are moments I get frustrated from the inaccuracy, inappropriate comments, sexualization, and unnecessary insults."
Sexual Health + Identity
These Celebrities Had Awkward First Kisses Too
Read first kiss stories from Billie Eilish, Lana Condor, and more.
Sexual Health + Identity
12 People on Their Life-Changing, World-Melting, Super-Sweet First Queer Kiss
"My first queer kiss made my brain so confused, but I felt such a relief."
Sexual Health + Identity
7 People Tell Their Worst Kiss Horror Stories
We're talking chipped teeth, sushi breath, and caught piercings. Yikes!
Sexual Health + Identity
Zaya Wade Just Gave Expert Advice to Anyone Afraid to Come Out as LGBTQ
“I feel like it's very worth it when you reach that point of yourself. [When] you can look in the mirror and say hi to yourself.”
Mental Health
Noah Centineo Said He Did a Lot of Drugs During a "Really Dark Time" in His Life
“There wasn’t really much I wouldn’t do.”
Sexual Health + Identity
Dwyane Wade Opened Up About the Heartwarming Moment His Child Came Out as Zaya
“I want to be referenced as she and her. I would love for you guys to call me Zaya.”
Voices
The Athletes on Netflix's Cheer Are Shattering All Your Stereotypes
Jerry, Gabi, La'Darius, and Monica told Teen Vogue about the magic of Cheer and breaking all the rules.
Sexual Health + Identity
Jameela Jamil Came Out as Queer in a Post on Twitter
The actress said this wasn't how she wanted to do it.
Voices
This Cheerleading Team Honored Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women During Their Half Time Routine
Daunnette Reyome organized a memorial for her late aunt, and called attention to a grave problem.
Mental Health
Billie Eilish Said Her Body Developing “Really Early” Was Hard on Her Mental Health
"I had boobs at nine. I got my period at 11. So my body was going faster than my brain."
Sexual Health + Identity
Demi Lovato Opened Up About Coming Out to Her Parents as Sexually Fluid
"It was actually, like, emotional but really beautiful."
Voices
Miss USA’s First Bisexual Competitor Is Ready to Show What Beauty Means
"Saying this is something I think makes me beautiful, I imagine that's something that could inspire hope."
Health
Netflix's “Cheer” Made Cheerleading More Respected as a Sport — but for the Wrong Reasons
Violence gives legitimacy to sports, and now cheerleading can join the club.