Yesterday was Halloween, which can mean only one thing — Tuesday is the first day of November and it marks the return of an annual internet challenge.

Many online claim to observe an autumnal ritual known as No Nut November, or NNN for short, in which they refrain from all sexual activity for 30 days.

"no nut november!! no nuts in november!"

Squirrels, chipmunks, birds, mice, raccoons, rats, hamsters, and other silly critters upon hearing this: pic.twitter.com/hIdp6fBr6O

— AZA!! (@azasquared) October 31, 2022

No Nut November 🤣🤣#NoNutNovember pic.twitter.com/8cww3rxw9i

— Rohit Chauhan📈💹 (@rohitchauhan_fx) October 31, 2022

The challenge has a history reaching back to 2017 (though traces date back to 2011), where it originated on Reddit in Coomer communities where people share such personal details.

It’s unknown how many people actually do or complete the challenge, and that’s probably a good thing. Most people don’t want to know about the nuts of others, as illustrated by a bit of a backlash against the “No Nut November” memes this year, which is the fifth year they've widely circulated the internet.

we are in 2022 PLEASE let no nut november go

— Corn ✧⍣ (@upblissed) November 1, 2022

you're a grown ass man tf you mean you doing no nut november

— Jhonny ✦٭ (@JhonnyWhite69) November 1, 2022

mfs be getting zero pussy talkin bout no nut november like bro u got no choice

— Spac𝓮 ⭐️🎃 (@spaceeong) October 31, 2022

Of course, jokes about sex are evergreen and ancient. No Nut November, which is a self-deprecating sort of sex joke, inspires a particularly feverish devotion among some.

#NoNutNovember pic.twitter.com/aC9YpR78in

— lYl (@Qgt66) October 30, 2022

When #Halloween is over and now you gotta face #NoNutNovember pic.twitter.com/Sxuu2BdOxq

— 9GAG ❤️ Memeland (@9GAG) October 31, 2022

Many people posting about the challenge anticipated failing it. Others proposed a more wholesome and useful challenge.

No nut november soonpic.twitter.com/hfwaHaD20u

— emuro (@deepfriedgundam) October 28, 2022

instead of No Nut November how bout you addicts do No Nic November

— CHRIS 🏂 (@morechriis) November 1, 2022

For many years, Know Your Meme has been at the forefront of covering No Nut November, including conducting interviews with challenge participants. For many, it seemed to be a test of self-control and self-mastery, which made them feel more in charge of themselves and their situation.