You may well be aware of Movember, the month-long focus on men’s health that began in Australia in 2003 and takes place in November each year.

But it’s actually not the only male-related November trend that’s grown in prominence in recent years. The idea of the somewhat less serious No Nut November challenge came about in 2011, when a user posted about it on Urban Dictionary. But it wasn’t until the late 2010s that it really gained traction online.

How does the challenge work then? Does abstinence have any real benefits? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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