親密伴侶間的尊重
By definition, “consent” is the permission to allow something to happen or be done.
根據定義，「同意」是指允許某件事發生或完成。
permission (n.)許可、允許
Although this concept is important in many aspects of life, it plays an essential role in allowing intimate partners to feel comfortable, safe and respected.
儘管這個概念在生活的許多方面都很重要，但在使親密伴侶感到舒適、安全和受到尊重方面扮演著關鍵角色。
play an essential role in 在～扮演不可或缺的角色intimate (adj.)親密的intimate relationship 親密關係
In the context of physical relationships, consent is the “agreement between participants to engage in sexual activity.”
在肉體關係的情況中，同意是「參與者間對性行為的同意」。
context (n.)情境、背景engage in 從事～
Consent must be given freely by individuals that are of legal age, unaffected by drugs or alcohol, and not forced due to threats or unequal power dynamics, such as between a teacher and student or an employer and employee.
同意必須由達法定年齡的人自由給予，不受藥物或酒精的影響，且不是因為威脅或不平等的權力關係（例如師生或雇主員工關係）而被強迫。
legal (adj.)合法的affect (v.)影響unaffected (adj.)不受影響的power dynamics 權力動態、權力關係
Consent can be given by verbal and non-verbal signals.
同意可以通過口頭和非口頭的信號來表達。
verbal (adj.)口頭的a verbal agreement口頭協議
However, due to differences in body language, “enthusiastic” verbal consent in the form of a spoken “yes” or other affirmative responses is the clearest and easiest type to understand.
然而，由於身體語言的差異，口頭的「積極」同意，例如口頭上的「好」或其他肯定的回答，是最清楚且最容易理解的方式。
enthusiastic (adj.)熱衷的、熱情的in the form of sth. 以～的形式、以～方式呈現affirmative (adj.)肯定的、同意的
In order to respect others’ boundaries, consent requires ongoing communication.
為了尊重他人的界限，同意需要持續的溝通。
boundary (n.)界線、國界set boundaries 設下界線ongoing (adj.)正在進行當中的、持續進行的
Therefore, it is recommended that sexual partners check in verbally with each other to make sure that there is still comfort with the level of sexual activity.
因此，建議性伴侶之間要進行口頭上的確認，以確保對目前程度的性行為仍在舒適範圍內。
This can be as simple as asking a partner “Is this OK?” or providing verbal feedback to confirm that one is still comfortable.
像是可以簡單地向伴侶問一句「這樣可以嗎？」或提供口頭反饋來確認是否仍然感到舒適。
feedback (n.)反饋、意見回饋positive feedback 正面回饋negative feedback 負面回饋constructive feedback 有建設性的回饋
It is important to note that consent can be revoked at any time.
重要的是要注意，同意可以隨時撤回。
revoke (v.)取消、撤銷、廢除revoke a permit 撤銷許可證revoke a contract 撤銷合約
If one partner voices being uncomfortable or wants to stop, all sexual activity must stop immediately.
如果一方表示感到不舒服或希望停止，所有的性行為必須立即停止。
voice (v.)表達意見
In addition, someone saying “no,” being silent, or using body language to avoid being physically close is not giving consent.
此外，如果有人說「不」、保持沉默或使用身體語言避免靠近，那就是不給予同意的表示。
This should signal that sexual advances are unwanted and should cease immediately.
這表明對方不想要性要求，應立即停止。
advance (n.)性勾引、挑逗cease (v.)停止
By following these rules of gaining and maintaining consent, sexual partners can build intimate physical relationships that are respectful, wanted and safe.
遵循這些獲得和保持同意的原則，性伴侶可以建立尊重、被渴望且安全的親密關係。
gain (v.)取得、獲得gain confidence 獲得自信心gain experience 獲得經驗maintain (v.)維持、保持