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The encounter with a patient who initially came to consult for sleep disorders, which concealed moral suffering linked to masochistic sexual practices with a Domina, was at the origin of this research work. The objective of this research is to try to understand how masochistic sexual fantasies emerge and what these sexual practices represent for their devotees, in terms of their psychological life and their sexuality. Sixteen subjects answered a questionnaire built on two axes: the sexual practices themselves (from the first fantasies to their implementation in sexuality), and the biographical path of the subjects (life history, relations with the family and the environment). This is a qualitative research, the results of which were treated in the form of thematic analysis and portraits of each subject, to reflect the uniqueness of their itinerary. The results of this research indicate that masochistic sexual practices always perform a function for those who choose them. They are most often a solution to an internal conflict linked to early relational modalities that generate suffering and/or traumatic experiences. They can also be a solution to sexual problems. ObjectifExplorer les connaissances, les attitudes et les pratiques des jeunes marocains en matière de sexualité. Patients et méthodesIl s’agit d’une étude descriptive et analytique qui s’est déroulée sur une période de 5 mois allant de novembre 2018 au mois de mars 2019, menée auprès de 210 jeunes. Était exclu tout jeune ne souhaitant pas participer à l’enquête ou ne répondant pas aux critères d’âge (16 à 30 ans) ni de résidence. L’outil de collecte était composé majoritairement de questions fermées ou de questions préformées. L’analyse des données a été faite grâce au logiciel SPPS. RésultatsLa moyenne d’âge était de 19 ans. Le niveau de scolarité était le secondaire dans 64,5 % ( n = 135). L’âge moyen du premier rapport était de 18 ans pour les hommes et de 19 ans pour les femmes. Le partenaire était une amie dans 76,4 % ( n = 160). Les rapports sexuels étaient non protégés dans 50 % ( n = 105). Soixante-quinze pour cent des jeunes avaient des rapports sexuels non pénétrants. La plupart des jeunes avaient déjà entendu parler des méthodes contraceptives à 98 % ( n = 198), mais seulement 19 % ( n = 40) ont pu citer deux méthodes contraceptives. L’existence des infections sexuellement transmissibles (IST) était connue par 46 % ( n = 97) des jeunes, dont 90 % ( n = 210) ne connaissaient que le syndrome d’immunodéficience humaine (SIDA). Soixante-quatre pour cent des jeunes de notre échantillon n’ont aucune idée sur les moyens de prévention contre les IST. ConclusionLes pratiques sexuelles des jeunes sont à haut risque. Les comportements ne sont toujours pas conditionnés par les connaissances, lesquelles constituent un préalable pour une sexualité à moindres risques.

AimExplore the knowledge, attitudes and practices of young people in matters of sexuality. Patients and methodsThis is a descriptive and analytical study which took place over a period of 5 months from November 2018 to March 2019, conducted with 210 young people. Excluded was any young person who did not wish to participate in the survey or who did not meet the age (16 to 30 years) or residence criteria. The collection tools consisted mainly of closed questions or preformed questions. Data analysis was performed using SPPS software. ResultsThe average age was 19 years. The level of education was the secondary school in 64.5% of the cases ( n = 135). The average age of the first sexual intercourse was 18 for men and 19 for women. The partner was a friend in 76.4% of the cases ( n = 160). Sex was unprotected in 50% ( n = 105). Seventy-five percent of young people had non-penetrative sex. Most youth had heard of contraceptive methods in 98% of the cases ( n = 198), but only 19% ( n = 40) were able to cite two contraceptive methods. The existence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) was known to 46% ( n = 97) of young people, 90% ( n = 210) of whom only were aware of human immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Sixty-four percent of the young people in our sample have no idea about the means of prevention against STIs. ConclusionYoung people's sexual practices are at high risk. Behaviors are still not conditioned by knowledge, which is a prerequisite for a safer sex.