【define platonic eroticism】

This post is define platonic eroticismpart of Mashable'sMasturbation Week. May is National Masturbation Month, so we're celebrating by exploring the many facets of self-love.

We have dozens upon dozens of verbal euphemisms for masturbation: jerking off, shucking the corn, paddling the pink canoe among them. But, as the age-old adage declares, a picture is worth a thousand words, which means GIFs are worth at least a million.

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So behold: A collection of GIFs that could -- and should -- be used to symbolize masturbation. They range from very obvious to something a little more subtle, and the dirtier mind you have the more amusing this journey of simulated self-love will be.

Ariel knows that things are definitely better down where it's wetter.

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This rabbit is getting funky with his chicken. Shake that chicken, man. Shake it real good.

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Cue all the horrible male-written lines about vaginas being delicate flowers.

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Playing the Nintendo Wii is supposed to be fun and family-friendly. Just make sure you hold the Wiimote at an appropriate angle.

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That sure is...one way to stroke a post. Good ol' Amish Wood Milk to the rescue.

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This man is very intense about revving up his machine.

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Remember Rick Santorum? That one Republican dude who ran for president in 2012? Now you'll never forget.

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Shake Weights honestly deserve their own special category.

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This one is called the "Masturbation Frustration."

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It's Bill Nye the Science Guy, so it's scientific and educational.

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We all know the real reason why Tom Hanks' character in Castaway is nearly nude and furiously stroking his arm back and forth.

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It's just a ferret being washed in foamy, white soap, duh.

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This is how dudes think masturbation with a vagina works.

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When really, it takes more of a delicate hand.

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Till you get that bloom of an orgasm.

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Just rub that magic lamp, Aladdin, and all your wishes will come true.

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This one may be a stretch, but it totally works: The slow back and forth motion builds up heat and allows for an orgasmic flavor combination.

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This slowly stroking hand creates some love on that piece of bread.

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For those who prefer more of a rhythmic insertion, these engine gears will get you all hot and bothered.

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Or perhaps the slow flick of this avocado pit will do the trick.

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Of course, there's the classic problem of finishing unexpectedly. But you're still gonna enjoy it.

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If all these GIFS got you hot and bothered, never fear: This should cool you right off.

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