Every damn November, the internet is packed to the rafters with people vowing that they’re gonna go ahead and challenge themselves to go an entire month without jerking off.
Yep, the annual No Nut November has turned into something of a ritual of abstinence, porno-free discipline, and, for lots of folks, a chance to reconsider their relationship with smut.
Me? I have a different proposition entirely.
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Forget abstinence. Make November a month of porn appreciation.
Instead of spending thirty days avoiding something that brings pleasure, beauty, and excitement into our lives, why not dedicate that time to celebrating it?
Man, I’ve spent nearly two dirty decades professionally watching, studying, and writing about the wild world of pornography. And if there’s one thing those smut-fuelled years have taught me, it’s that porn is far too beautiful for us to take for granted.
The world of smut has introduced me to extraordinary XXX artists like Brittany Bardot, unforgettable cum-soaked performances, remarkable filmmaking, and creative visions of sheer sin that have genuinely enriched my life. It has handed me a career, an endless source of intellectual curiosity, and an appreciation for the beauty and diversity of human sexuality that continues to grow.
I don’t regard that relationship as something I need to escape. I regard it as something worth being thankful for.
Make Porn a Priority
Here’s my challenge to readers this November: make a little more room in your life for pornography.
Not necessarily more masturbation. Not necessarily more orgasms. More porn.
Set aside time to actually watch something from beginning to end. Explore a studio you’ve never visited. Discover a performer whose work you’ve overlooked. Revisit a classic from the golden age of adult cinema. Pay attention to the cinematography, the chemistry, the personalities, and the artistic decisions that make individual productions memorable.
Treat pornography as you would any other art form you love.
We make time for movies, television, books, music, and sports. Why shouldn’t pornography deserve a place alongside them?
And there’s so much to discover. From elegant erotic filmmaking to adventurous gonzo productions, from independent creators to established studios, porn offers an astonishing variety of styles, personalities, and creative expressions.
The more thoughtfully you explore it, the more there is to appreciate.
Even If You’re Doing No Nut November
And to those participating in No Nut November, here’s a thought: you can still watch porn. In fact, what better way to challenge your resolve?
Go ahead and spend some time exploring a favorite porno studio, take a deep dive into a cum obsessed performer’s filmography, or discover a new form of sleaze that’s entirely new. Appreciate the artistry, admire the beauty, and enjoy everything pornography has to offer. Nobody says you have to rub one out. If abstinence is your challenge, by all means, stick to it.
For the rest of us, though? We get to enjoy all of that wonderful pornography and the pleasure that comes with it. There’s certainly nothing wrong with that, either.
Whatever your approach to November, the point remains the same: pornography is something worth appreciating, celebrating, and being thankful for. And what better month to give it the attention it deserves?
Something Worth Giving Thanks For
November also happens to be a month when Americans traditionally pause to consider what they’re thankful for.
For me, pornography belongs in that conversation.
I’m thankful for the performers who share their sexuality and creativity with audiences. I’m thankful for the directors, photographers, producers, and countless other artists who bring their visions to life. I’m thankful for the generations of creators who helped shape pornography into the wonderfully diverse medium we enjoy today.
And I’m especially thankful that something I loved so passionately became such a meaningful part of my life. I used to think porn was just a sophomoric infatuation, but it really means the world to me, and to many of you as well. That’s a good thing.
There is no reason to be embarrassed about finding joy, beauty, or inspiration in pornography.
Of course, everyone deserves the freedom to decide what relationship with sex and porn works best for them. If abstinence is meaningful to you, embrace it. But let’s reject the assumption that abstaining is inherently more virtuous than appreciating sexuality.
My November Challenge
So here’s what I’d encourage every porn enthusiast to do this month.
Watch something new. Rediscover something old. Learn about a performer or filmmaker. Explore a genre outside your usual interests. Support a creator whose work you admire.
Most importantly, give pornography your attention, your curiosity, and your appreciation.
Don’t let it become something you simply click through and forget. Allow yourself to savor the artistry, recognize the people behind the performances, and take genuine pleasure in discovering everything this medium has to offer.
This November, I’m not interested in counting the days without an orgasm.
I’d rather count the reasons I’m thankful for porn.
