High school students aren’t the only ones getting sex ed these days.

Zoo administrators at Thailand’s Chieng Mai Zoo have prepared a DVD of pandas engaging in sexual intercourse in an attempt to stimulate 6-year-old panda Chuang Chuang and 5-year-old Lin Hui’s love connection.

Pandas in captivity do not witness other pandas mating, and therefore don’t necessarily understand the mechanics of reproduction, causing frustration in zoo officials who are trying to increase this species’ numbers.

See, a little voyeurism goes a long way.

But, Ed Board also recommends some soft lighting and the soulful crooning of Marvin Gaye.

But, in all seriousness, if pandas need to be educated on the ins and outs of mating, so do people.

Ed Board thinks that sex ed is a vital component to high school education.

Ed Board feels that schools should teach both safe sex and celibacy. Both of these aspects of sex ed are important and should be required components of sex ed classes. Students should not only be exposed to one of these choices, they should learn about both so they can make informed decisions on their own.

Regardless of any religious implications, celibacy is the one guaranteed way to prevent the contraction of STDs. Refraining from sexual intercourse is also a guaranteed way to ensure you won’t be giving your parents the gift of grandchildren too soon.

But, for those who wish to engage in sexual activites, the proper percautions should be taken. The use of condoms not only helps prevent pregnancy but also reduces the risk of contracting an STD.

The use of birth control medicine also helps reduce the chance of pregnancy but by itself does not prevent STD contraction.

STDs are dangerous, and Ed Board would like to remind you to always be mindful of the repercussions of your actions.

For you upperclassmen out there, please don’t forget the lessons learned from your Wellness class. Ed Board distinctly remembers the horrifying slideshow of STDs that are shown in that class, and it’s not pretty. If you need a refresher or haven’t had an STD test recently, please stop by the Memorial Health Center and the staff there will be more than willing to answer any questions you may have.

Stay safe out there, SMU, and if you’re gonna do the nasty, don’t forget to wrap that rascal!