When the weather starts to change from warm and sunny to cold and dreary, the leaves fall from the trees and Halloween costume shops proliferate seedy strip malls; it can only mean one thing. No Nut November is just around the corner.
For the uninitiated, No Nut November, is when guys the world over make a pledge to themselves to abstain from any sexual behavior for thirty days. While the focus is generally on refraining from masturbation, the month can also include sexual intercourse and/or “edging” (the act of sexual stimulation up to the moment of orgasm, but without ejaculation). Often this time is used to test one’s level of self discipline and detox from the addictive practices of social media, watching online pornography, or distancing oneself from other toxic relationships. It is considered a badge of honor for those who successfully complete No Nut November and has gained a cult following online over the years.
Prepping for four weeks of behavior modification takes a little work, but the good news, it can be done with relative ease. It could be as simple as quitting porn cold-turkey. However, ask anyone addicted to smoking tobacco how easy that is! More complex strategies may include limiting screen time, blocking toxic people on social media, and starting new hobbies.
Here’s a down and dirty guide to stowing the meat torpedo and avoiding “fuckin’ your fist” for thirty days and nights. Add your suggestions in the comments below and be sure to share the article.
Prepping for No Nut November
Get a calendar
When you’ve got to keep track of time, it only makes sense to get a calendar. Any old wall-mounted paper calendar will do just fine. It should be obvious that the raunchy playmate calendar hanging on the inside of the mechanics garage needs to be avoided (*See triggers below.) Also, having a paper calendar will be one less time that you need to pick up your smart phone or laptop to check the date. So, get a calendar, hang it on the wall, and cross off each day that you complete in the month of No Nut.
Declutter your life, workspace, phone
As you prep for No Nut November, this is perfect time to declutter your life and physical space around you. Throw away or donate old items that you don’t use anymore. That might be books you haven’t read, clothes, gaming equipment, half-eaten food, etc. Recyle old papers, scan important documents and file them safely, scrap half-baked projects that you abandoned midway through.
The idea is simple; you’ll need to have a clear and calm mind to maintain your focus on No Nut November. If you are easily distracted, or suffer from procrastination, have a clean and organized space around you will assist in making clear judgements on what needs to be done. Once your life and space is clear from debris, you can more effectively decide what tasks need immediate attention, which ones can be delayed, and what needs to be abandoned all together.
Organzine a daily routine
While Idle Hands with Jessica Alba was worth watching simply to see an extremely sexy Alba cavorting across the screen, there is is lot of wisdom in keeping your hands busy. Its pretty difficult to jerk off if your hands are occupied building something. Having a daily routine in November can be the difference between the successful completion of No Nut November or failure.
A daily routine will look different for each man, and must be tailored to the individual. If you work nights, then exercising at 0600 won’t be a realistic option for you. If you don’t even have a job…. then what are you doing? Go out and get a fucking job, and leave your mom’s basement!
Here is a very simple daily routine that a single guy might adapt for his own use:
7am – Emails, planning, reading, banking
8am – Shower and breakfast, lunch prep
9am – 12pm – Work
12:00 – 12:30 – Lunch
12:30 – 4:30 – Work
5pm – Exercise
6pm – Dinner
7pm – 9pm – Gaming/Reading
9:30pm – Lights out
Get involved with a hobby that you always wanted to try
Avoid any triggers
Learn your weak spots