ABSTRACT:
This study analyzes the contemporary phenomenon of the redpill movement from an interdisciplinary perspective that integrates psychology, sociology, gender studies, and public health. Drawing on the classical contributions of Wilhelm Reich regarding sexual repression and the formation of authoritarian character, as well as authors from body psychotherapy and psychoanalysis, the study investigates how transformations in affective, sexual, and relational dynamics—intensified within the context of late modernity and digital platforms—have fostered the emergence of masculinist discourses marked by resentment, misogyny, and rigid identity structures. The article engages with scientific research published within the last five years on masculinities, mental health, online radicalization, and symbolic violence, understanding the redpill movement as a defensive response to the collapse of traditional frameworks of gender and affectivity. It is argued that these dynamics have significant implications for public health, particularly concerning male psychological suffering, violence prevention, and the promotion of care policies that integrate the body, sexuality, and social relationships.