[Risk taking users of an anonymous HIV screening center: trying to understand the psychodynamics]

This article shows the importance of the part of the unconscious, which has been under-estimated till now when users of a VIH anonymous depistage center are taking risks. Considering some clinical situations, we can underline the limits of the prevention campaigns, which can only be directed at groups and not at individuals. Most of the users have a good idea of the protection tools recommended through the preventive campaigns; the authors also describe the negative attitudes that therapeutist can feel towards persons who are seeking sexual satisfaction in risk behaviours.