Every year, everyone gets excited for Halloween, but for the more chronically online, the last day of October is much scarier, even terrifying, because right around the corner is No Nut November, rearing its ugly head. And of course, this pleases the nut …

Also known as NNN, the dreaded month is a challenge for anyone of any gender who, sometimes, likes to reach a climax either alone or with a partner because, well … the challenge is to not reach a climax. This rhythmically named November challenge of abstinence has become a staple in memes, akin to the lowly incels and coomers of whom it challenges.

For those unaware of No Nut November, its origins and its rules, don't worry. Let's explain.

What Is 'No Nut November' and What Are The Rules?

No Nut November is exactly what it sounds, given that you know what the word "nut" means in internet slang. If you don't, well, think about how a man's genitals are sometimes called "nuts," therefore, what comes out of the nutshell must be "nut." Get it?

Therefore, No Nut November is when someone goes the entire month of November without a single "nut." Per the "rules," it's 30 long days of no self-curated satisfaction, plus, no collaborative satisfaction either. Nope, your girlfriend or boyfriend has to endure the long haul with you, or else, you fail the challenge that many on the internet take very seriously every year.

What Does 'NNN' Mean?

NNN is a nifty abbreviation for No Nut November that helps Redditors, Twitter users and other meme creators that want to secretly namedrop the November challenge in code. However, it's easily decipherable given the proper context clues.

Where Did The 'No Nut November' Meme Come From?

Like any good slang term, No Nut November was first coined on Urban Dictionary, submitted by a user named bicboi6969696969 in 2011. Despite this early coinage, the term exploded in memes and usage starting in 2017, existing within many circlejerk communities on Reddit as well as on Twitter and YouTube.

What Is 'Nonstop Nut November?'

For every great movement in human history, there is an equally vocal countermovement that tries to usurp the original. For No Nut November, this is Nonstop Nut November, which is, well, you can imagine what it is…

Don't think too hard about it though because you know the people participating in it aren't. They're just being "nonstop" about it, which can't be healthier than regular NNN, or easier. The challenge to literally to go nonstop for an entire month.

For the full history of No Nut November, be sure to check out our entry on the meme here for even more information.