23 GIFs that look just like masturbation, if you know what you're looking for

This post is part of Mashable's Masturbation Week. May is National Masturbation Month, so we're celebrating by exploring the many facets of

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This man is very intense about revving up his

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

Shake Weights honestly deserve their own special

This one is called the 'Masturbation

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

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

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

This is how dudes think masturbation with a vagina

When really, it takes more of a delicate

Till you get that bloom of an

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

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

This slowly stroking hand creates some love on that piece of

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

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

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

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Petrana Radulovic was a web culture fellow here at Mashable. She enjoys exploring the growing intersection of story-telling and digital spaces, hanging out in book shops and art museums, and the tasteful meme. Follow her on Twitter at @pet_rana for #relatable