Personal - No Nut November

Hi Blog,

It's November again. I wondered whether I should try out No Nut November again. I had tried a few times, like in 2024, 2023, 2021, and 2020. I got more and more experienced, to be honest. I believe this year I will break the record because, as I have aged, especially as a single, unwanted and carrying lousy genes person like me, I would have overcome the urge.

I understand those trigger points and, having gained enough experience from the past, I should be able to manage them.

Warning! For those judgmental and conservative people (guys, gals or whatever) who might be reading at this point. Please stay away from this post because this is not a sexual piece. It’s an honest reflection on self-control, triggers, and discipline during a personal experiment. Some images might not be suitable for anyone with such sensitivity. So I would ask you to skip this.

Day 1 - I was preparing to document and identify my triggers, which I can't control, but I can avoid them and not let myself sink in too deep.. And those triggers that are usually started from within and given the opportunity.

I would like to clarify what I mean by 'given opportunity.' Typically, this refers to a situation where one is alone in a room with the door closed and has nothing else to do.

So to avoid that, I will step out.

I was looking for ways to entertain myself outdoors and perhaps reconnect with friends. Additionally, I would like to share this stunning sports car. I believe that if I can break the record, I will reward myself with this vehicle in my dreams.

Day 2 - No matter what, the 'given opportunity' may arise daily, especially when you are not going out, have nothing else better to do, and are alone in the room...

I will ensure that the room door remains open and will attempt to relax. It will be easier, especially when you are single, but I can imagine that if I had a girlfriend, she would only increase the difficulty. If she is a succubus, then you will go nuts!

After cutting down on the 'given opportunity', the next hurdle will be 'from within', which plays a big role—70%—in how well you can keep up with NNN. Typically, this is associated with our habitat issues, often referred to as having an 'itchy hand'. So have to learn to control. Yeah, readers, don't judge me. I know mine is small, and I don't post my hard-on pics and nothing impressive,e too, so please chill.

Day 3 - So far, so good. Everything is understood and strategised.

Honestly, passing the third day is a small feat, especially as I aged and became less desirable. The mood and bodily urges are greatly reduced. And I am a working adult with many things to do.

The next thing we need to tackle in the 'from within' category is our imagination fuel, or as some call it, fantasy.

As it will appear here and there, I have to 'quiet' my mind. It will appear more when our 'given opportunity' increases.

My imagination became quite 'loud' when I was home alone and outside.

It didn't help when my hand started to get itchy. I have to control it.

Day 4 - My imagination really kicked in and got loud whenever I had a little space to myself.

I went around the corner and felt like it was calling my name.

Even when I was taking a power nap...

...it was there to disturb.

In actual fact, it was from the 'within' started to create.

Day 5 - I guessed that I was right. Illusion and habitat started to work together to distract you. Usually, younger or undetermined audiences might fail at this point because...

Usually, they don't see the point of maintaining or stopping it.

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Never easy, but I know it is meant for me. This is an opportunity for self-discovery and to push our boundaries to explore new possibilities within.

I believe there was a misunderstanding. I simply forgot to dry my wet hands, which may have caused confusion.

Day 6 - Today seemed to be lacking a new purpose or push factor; the imagination was gone.

Even my cat sticker has given me a thumbs up.

Yup, I will wear that with me.

To be honest, imagination from within isn't that threatening because it varies according to an individual's imagination capacity. What adds fuel to the imagination, or to one who lacks imagination, is feeding them 'aided video contents'. If one has such a habit, this NNN will be a challenging one.

Day 7 - When my most challenging day came, it was when I went for a resort stay. Factors like staying alone, having nothing better to do, and imagination overload were present. My imagination can happen anytime, anywhere.

I know my AI skill sucks and is limited, but you got the idea.

Day 8 - I tried to spend time to distract myself, like writing in my diary, reading, and learning; keeping myself away from visual aids and itchy hands, but it's not easy, so it really tested my determination.

Day 9 - I was pleased to have successfully completed the two-day challenge; however, I must admit that the nights were quite difficult. Let's see whether I can strive to maintain the chain.

Day 10 - I have come to understand that the origin or content of my imagination differs from that of others. I can easily disregard them when they arise, and they do not always originate from a specific source.

They won't be able to do anything to me. So slowly, I could rank them accordingly and identify which one has higher influence over my imagination.

Day 11 - So far, managing my itchy hands has been a challenge, especially when no one is around.

I had to find ways to distract and keep myself busy in whatever way.

Sometimes, when the boss shows up, you know you are at the edge of your limits.

Day 12 - Honestly, I can't believe that I was almost going to break the NNN record. I wondered how long I could make it... Should I call it a day?

Day 13 - Yippee! I reached my NNN record—over 12 days! If I can make it through another day, that means I broke my own record! Luckily, I had something on tonight to keep my mind and body busy! Today won't be an issue to break!

Day 14 - I felt today might be my last day... I felt I should stop... I remembered when I mentioned some factors 'from within,' and they are the main factors that might cause us to fail NNN. (Besides the fact that our itchy hands habits, and imagination fuel.) The third one, 'from within', is the last ground to hold onto the challenge, and that will be our level of determination (mental).

Day last - Why do I say so? Because I had already targeted 14 days as my limit, so my imagination will come in sooner.

I thought that I might be able to pass one more day again.

Naughty hand! But I can't stop it too long.

So, I was hiking in the woods one day and felt like something was watching me.

Out of nowhere, the ground shot out tentacles like I walked into a trap. Wow, they were way too fast for me to get away!

Little did I know, it's a red plant-like creature that seemed angry at me for stepping into its territory.

Oh? That's weird. That red plant seemed to change its mood and didn’t attack me with its fierce teeth. Did I misunderstand it?

Aww, it’s acting like a dog now! I think it knows I didn’t mean to step into its space.

Out of nowhere, I got zapped and couldn't move, just like in Ghostbusters when they caught the ghosts.

The red plant was trying to free me, but it could not because of the blue rope, which was able to move like a snake.

It was shot by green aliens who camouflaged in the woods as if they were the ones who were hunting and made use of the red plant.

I was paralyzed from the shock, and the red plant was trying to save me.

Slowly, I was beamed into a spaceship, appearing from nowhere. Save me, red plant because I don't want my bag left in the woods...

Just lying on the bed, maybe daydreaming; I couldn't tell if it was a dream inside a dream.

I thought it was a nightmare in my dream while I was being experimented on by alien beings – I was dreaming about the red plant encounter.

But I could still feel their touch in my dream state.

In my unusual dream, they were examining the functioning of my body.

I felt like I was floating in the air, feeling so relaxed, as more and more aliens came forward to collect every piece of data they could gather from this lousy genes weirdo.

I could feel their gentle touch, and I enjoyed it because I have never had such an experience of being touched by so many. It won't happen in real life, not even once...

I knew it was a dream, so I forced myself to take over my mind to wake up and witness the whole scene, but I could not move, as I was all tied up.

But somehow they had other plans; they weren't worried about me waking up, as they knew that they would still do anything to control me.

They knew I was holding onto myself and didn't want to give in to them; they just continued to shock me even more...

I can’t take it anymore… I’ve completely lost myself to them. (Too bad my AI tool can’t generate any more images to keep the story going…) I broke the NNN chain the moment I woke up... But what a journey.

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My Report Write-up

No Nut November isn’t just about resisting an urge — it’s also about gaining a deeper understanding of ourselves. Over these fourteen days, three main forces have shaped my experience, along with many other common triggers that others often encounter as well. I had ChatGPT help me organise my thoughts and expand on what I’d categorised. It’s amazing how much more I have to learn!

1. External / Environmental Triggers (“Given Opportunity”) Moments of solitude, closed doors, and empty rooms played a huge role. Changing the surroundings — going out, keeping the door open, staying occupied — weakened the triggers immediately. Below are some other triggers that others will face.
• Boredom (Kinsey Institute) is a very common trigger. When someone feels bored, their brain craves stimulation, and self-pleasure can feel like an easy escape. If you don’t have enough mental or physical engagement, the “idle alone in your room” situation gets even more tempting.
• Loneliness and Social Isolation (Profap). Feeling disconnected from people can push someone to use mxsturbation as a way to comfort themselves.
• Easy access to visual aids (psychologyfor), also known as sexual content. The environment includes digital triggers: pxrn, social media, and sexy content — all these make resisting harder.
2. Internal / Psychological Triggers (“From Within”), imagination, and wandering thoughts were the real challenges. These internal waves ebbed and flowed, louder on some days and softer on others. Learning to notice them without reacting became part of the practice, and there are a few more that fall into this category.
• Stress & Anxiety (PMC). Stress strongly correlates with compulsive sexual behaviour. When someone is stressed, their self-control weakens, making relapse more likely. Some use mxsturbation as a coping mechanism to “escape” or soothe anxiety or pressure.
• Depression or Negative Mood States (Sexual medicine). Depression, irritability, or sadness are linked to hypersexual behaviour. For some, sexual behaviour becomes a way to temporarily feel better, which is risky because it doesn’t address the root problem.
• Intrusive Sexual Thoughts (Wikipedia). These thoughts can emerge even if someone doesn’t want to think about sex, but they still provoke strong urges.
3. Mental endurance (determination) Longer-Term / Structural / Cognitive Factors. This final layer held everything together. Determination shifted with each day, influenced by energy, mood, imagination, and the expectations we set for ourselves. In the end, this mental aspect decided how far the challenge could go.
• Low Self-Control (Wikipedia). Some people struggle with delaying gratification; their “self-control muscle” may be weaker or more fatigued. When self-control is low, especially combined with stress, the risk of relapse goes up.
• Neurochemical Reward Cycle (medical news today). The pleasure from mxsturbation (dopamine, oxytocin, etc.) creates a reward loop; over time, the brain may “expect” that behaviour for reward.
• Fatigue / Urge Fatigue (reddit). Some people describe something called “urge fatigue”, — where you're constantly redirecting your thoughts and resisting, but over time, mental energy drains and you’re more likely to give in. This is especially tricky in a month-long challenge: self-control is strong at the beginning, but mental exhaustion can catch up.
• Sexual Frustration (Wikipedia). Wanting more sexual connection than you actually have (sexual frustration) can fuel urges. Not having a romantic/physical outlet may make abstinence more emotionally challenging

From what ChatGPT shared, I realized that I’ve experienced some of these issues myself, like fatigue and occasional sexual frustration. My reflection isn’t about perfection, shame, or moral value — it is simply a record of my attempt to understand my own rhythms, boundaries, and habits. Whether you try NNN yourself or never attempt it at all, the takeaway is the same:

Knowing ourselves is more meaningful than the challenge itself.

And if this journey helps anyone reflect on their own patterns, triggers, or self-discipline — then sharing it has already served its purpose.

Just so you know, this is probably my last NNN challenge because I think no one will care about my silly NNN shares. Hey, if you're still reading, please don't judge me!

Jeff