Pandas in China had sex for 8 minutes, and it's news

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Tricia Gilbride
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Do yourself a favor and don't compare your own sex life to that of the hottest panda couple in China.

The People Daily reported that lovers Lu Lu and Zhen Zhen went at it for seven minutes and 45 seconds, which is very impressive considering that pandas typically last between 30 seconds and five minutes.

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The other panda couple at the Sichuan Giant Panda Research Centre love nest, Yi Bao and Jin Xin, lasted for one minute and 20 seconds (and then probably called Lu Lu and Zhen Zhen exhibitionists behind their backs).

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Don't feel too weird for being fascinated by panda sex, because it's something the world desperately needs more of.

Pandas are an endangered species, partially due to the fact that they typically have low libidos. So, researchers have taken unique measures to try and increase their sex drive, including showing the disinterested animals some panda porn.

If you'd also like to watch pandas doing it, check out the graphic footage of Lu Lu "The Enduring Brother" and Zhen Zhen's sensual afternoon.

Fingers crossed this results in a baby panda who never gets access to the Internet, and screams, "Daaaaaad, ew!"

BONUS: Animal Sex Facts with Sock Puppets

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