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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

Bebe Rexha Said She Has Bipolar Disorder

"I’m not ashamed anymore."
Fitness

One of Hunter McGrady's Favorite Workouts is Meditation

Find out how Hunter gets fit in this month's installment of The Hustle
Mental Health

A Group of Middle Schoolers Apparently Saved a Woman's Life By Telling Her She Matters

The boys sprang to action when they saw someone in trouble.
Sexual Health + Identity

What 4 Young People Living With HIV Want You to Know About It

"Young people living with HIV are leaders of the future."
Sexual Health + Identity

Zion Wade Celebrated LGBTQ Pride With His Whole Family

"It's a family thing."
Sexual Health + Identity

The NRA Wants to Stop Congress From Renewing the Violence Against Women Act

It's all because of "the boyfriend loophole."
Sexual Health + Identity

The Country of Brunei Just Made Sex Between Men Punishable by Death

Horrifying.
Sexual Health + Identity

5 Ways We Get Consent That Have Nothing to Do With Sex

Using your car's turn signal is asking for consent.
Sexual Health + Identity

When a List Ranked Them on Their Looks, These Girls Banded Together to Tackle "Boys Will Be Boys" Culture

"It was the last straw, for us girls."
Health

The Special Olympics Wouldn't Get Any Federal Funding Under Betsy DeVos's Proposed Budget

Politicians called the proposal "appalling" and "reckless."
Sexual Health + Identity

A Man is Accused of Raping a Teen After Luring Her With Instagram Fame

The 25-year-old told the girl he was 19 and Instagram famous, according to police.
Mental Health

Parkland Students Are Sharing Self-Care Tips and Resources to Support Their Classmates

Current and former students are reaching out to one another.
Mental Health

Jameela Jamil Is Ready to Take On Anyone Who Promotes "Detox" Tea

She's already done it twice just this week.
Sexual Health + Identity

Shrill Is Right: The Morning After Pill Could Be Less Effective If You're Over a Certain Weight

Honestly, it's complicated.
Fitness

Mallory Pugh's Age Doesn't Matter

She's one of soccer's biggest — and youngest — stars, but Mal is focused on her goals, not the age she achieved them at.
Health

Extra Time on the SATs Isn't a "VIP Pass" to Elite Universities

The college admissions scandal could have lasting impacts for disabled students.
Sexual Health + Identity

Alva Johnson, Who Accused Trump of Kissing Her Without Consent, Is Drawing a Line in the Sand

She came forward because she's sick of watching Trump normalize assault.
Sexual Health + Identity

These Girl Scouts Used Their Cookie Money to Put Tampons in Their School Bathroom

They lobbied their school and installed "hygiene lockers."
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Sexual Health + Identity

What it Means to Be a Woman

These 17 women are defining it for themselves.
Sexual Health + Identity

R. Kelly's Tears Were Eerily Similar to Brett Kavanaugh's

They make it seem like it's the accused who are hurt the most.
Health

This Teen Testified Before Congress After Getting Vaccinated Against His Mother's Wishes

"I approached my mother numerous times trying to explain that vaccines are safe."
Mental Health

Lana Condor Said She Knows "What It’s Like to Have an Eating Disorder"

"I think it’s time to give people comfort."
Sexual Health + Identity

These Are the Abortion Myths You Shouldn't Believe

#BustAbortionMyths set things straight.
Sexual Health + Identity

Two Men Accused Michael Jackson of Ongoing Sexual Abuse in a New HBO Documentary

They describe years of alleged grooming and abuse in detail.