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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
Bella Hadid Is Taking Time Off to Care for Her Lyme Disease
She's apparently getting daily treatment as she cares for her health.
Mental Health
Our Bodies Aren’t Wrong: Author Aubrey Gordon on Weight Stigma and How We Treat Fat Teens
“Our task isn't to make our bodies fit into those systems, but to make those systems recognize our bodies.”
Sexual Health + Identity
The Last of Us Star Bella Ramsey Wishes People Would Stop Calling Her a “Powerful Young Woman”
The nonbinary actor isn't a young woman — she just plays one on TV.
Sexual Health + Identity
Lizzo Spoke Up for Bodily Autonomy on What Would Have Been the 50th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
"Because your body is nobody's business."
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Sexual Health + Identity
Thinx Settled a Lawsuit Claiming Its Period Underwear Contains Potentially Harmful Chemicals
You could be entitled to some of the settlement.
Sexual Health + Identity
Noah Schnapp Came Out as Gay on TikTok
“I guess I'm more similar to Will than I thought.”
Voices
Florida Sheriff Said New School Discipline Police Will Be Some Students "Worst Nightmare"
"They know nothing's gonna happen... like in the old days they're not gonna have the cheeks of their ass torn off."
Health
Hailey Bieber Says She Has an Ovarian Cyst “The Size of an Apple”
“I have gotten an an ovarian cyst a few times and it's never fun.”
Sexual Health + Identity
These People Described What It's Really Like to Take the Abortion Pill
Watch this video showing different people describe their experience taking the abortion pill.
Mental Health
Exclusive: Watch the Trailer for "My So-Called High School Rank," a Documentary All About High School Stress
The documentary follows the making of the musical "Ranked."
Sexual Health + Identity
Abortion Rights Win on Midterm Ballots Across the Country
Abortion was on the ballot in several states.
Mental Health
Trevor Project CEO Amit Paley Removed From Position After Staff Outcry
He was removed on November 2.
Sexual Health + Identity
Florida Boards Vote to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth
Puberty blockers, hormone therapy, and more are all banned in the state.
Sexual Health + Identity
Bans Are Resulting In a Decrease In Abortions — But Online Abortion Pills May Be Filing the Gap
Research showed a decrease in in-clinic abortions, but online orders for abortion pills have soared.
Sexual Health + Identity
Want to Know More About the Clitoris? You're Probably Out of Luck
The New York Times explored why there's so little information on the clitoris, and lack of interest in female pleasure may be partly to blame.
Voices
Saniyya Sidney Is Here to Remind Us That Girls Are Their Own Best Advocates
On International Day of the Girl, she wants every girl to use her voice.
Sexual Health + Identity
Shay Mitchell May Have Just Come Out as Bisexual
The green velvet couch is a tell.
Mental Health
Money From the Anti-Gun Violence Bill Will Go Toward Improving Student Mental Health
Fear of gun violence and anxiety are linked.
Mental Health
A New Bill Would Reserve $100 Million to Help Heal Survivors of Police Violence
Rep. Cori Bush is introducing a first-of-its-kind bill to get mental health resources to survivors of police violence.
Mental Health
Megan Thee Stallion Is Helping Fellow Bad B*tches With Their Mental Health
The OG hot girl launched a new website with all kinds of mental health resources.
Voices
Lizzo Isn't Afraid to Take Up Space
She's showing what happens when a fat Black woman refuses to shrink.
Health
Our Bodies Ourselves Today Is Bringing Sex Ed to the Masses
The organization launched its new website aimed at providing health information for women, girls, and gender-expansive people everywhere.