No Nut November – the viral internet challenge daring people to give up masturbation and porn for 30 days. Sounds simple enough, but with constant digital temptations many fail within days while their willpower wanes.
As a passionate gamer, I view No Nut November as playing on “Hard Mode” IRL. But the challenge comes with unlocked benefits – laser focus, faster reaction times, improved self-discipline. Time to respec our builds IRL.
This gamer’s guide covers proven tips for surviving No Nut November so you can complete the run:
Delete Lewd Mods, Uninstall Risky Games
Removing triggers is step one for any successful NNN attempt. Our wired brains urge us to fap after glimpsing even mildly stimulating content. Don’t handicap yourself by keeping access.
Browse your Steam library and uninstall anything with erotic imagery or themes, especially adult-only indie titles pushing boundaries. Those pixelated side boob jiggle physics are not your ally. Show Genshin Impact the door.
Unsubscribe from risky Subreddits and leave Discord servers full of degeneracy. Don’t get tempted scrolling All and stumbling upon euphemistically named channels. We’ve all been there before.
Set parental controls on devices and connections to block problematic sites. Better to put yourself through some extra steps before relapsing out of habit.
No half-measures or edging either gents and ladies. We must go full Havel Monk Mode.
Caffeine Makes You Fap, Omega-3s Make You Focus
Gamers guzzle energy drinks, but all that caffeine and sugar gives you unstable energy peaks. You’ll crash hard then find yourself bored, frustrated, and struggling against beastly urges.
Trade the Monster for healthy brain foods like oily fish, avocados, nuts to get essential Omega-3s. Take targeted zinc and magnesium supplements to aid cognitive functions we desperately need like impulse control, focus, and willpower.
Plant compounds like Rhodiola Rosea and Ginseng act as very mild cognitive enhancers, promoting stable energy and vitality. I’m telling you lads, after a week boosted on these supplements you’ll feel Zen-like compared to running on that synthetic overclocked stimulate ride.
Ditch the Soylent too. Nothing but fresh natural fuel during peak gaming hours. We’re on the hardest SR grind of our lives here!
Install Streak Trackers for Motivation
Having tangible proof of progress can help you stick to the challenge longer before inevitably questioning your resolve around week 2.
NoFap has various tracker sites and apps to monitor your abstinence streak. Seeing that counter tick up daily acts as positive reinforcement to push through.
I also recommend recording vital in-game stats like Kill/Death ratio, Competitive Rank, or Speed Run times in a spreadsheet pre and post-NNN. This helps quantify any cognitive or performance differences subjectively felt during the run.
If the data shows noticeable improvements by Week 3, it becomes evidence to justify continued discipline during periods of doubt. Numbers don’t lie – if your K/D ratio doubled delete that PornHub tab!
Play to Improve, Not Simply for Pleasure
With extra free time and energy, use it productively towards deliberate self-improvement projects. Don‘t reflexively open Steam and mindlessly game for 8 hours straight chasing dopamine you won’t get.
Study educational videos on optimal mouse grip for different FPS titles, efficiently clearing areas in ARPGs, animation canceling combos in fighting games. We have so much knowledge now at our fingertips.
Analyze your VODs and notice recurring weaknesses holding you back from ranking up. Lab out solutions. Demonstrate grit by focusing on incremental 1% gains through legit effort and practice.
Cultivate patience in the process of mastery itself, not the fleeting pleasure of achievement. Gaming becomes the meaningful journey, not just transient destination.
Accomplish Goals to Replace Cheap Thrills
When urges arise, avoid falling into old behavioral loops leading back to PMO. Redirect that craving towards genuine accomplishments that require effort and bring lasting fulfillment.
Complete an AWS certification to advance your career. Grind ranked mode for a new peak medal in Overwatch. Upgrade your 6 year old GTX 970 finally because you deserve smooth frames! Treat yourself to an extended mouse pad with anime tiddies on it (after NNN guys c’mon).
Attending gaming conventions, organizing LAN parties, and cosplaying as your main also make exciting alternatives to bored fapping and empty post-nut clarity.
We grow the most facing challenges with perseverance and purpose. Let No Nut November forge you into a better gamer and person.
The above 8 tips equip us dudes and dudettes to survive No Nut November with tactics tailored for gamers. Implement them fully and it becomes easy mode. See you victorious on the other side!