If you occasionally watch a bit of porn on the internet, then you’re going to need to get up to speed with the technology of a VPN.
The reason is that there is a lot of incoming regulation designed to make it more difficult to access adult content from your phone and laptop.
We’re not going to bore you with all the regulatory nuances but let’s get into how a VPN works and why you’re going to need to get on board to guarantee your access to porn.
What is a VPN?
When someone mentions a VPN, it stands for Virtual Private Network. A VPN is an application that masks both your location and the device through which you’re accessing the internet.
A VPN is a simple way of tricking the internet into thinking that you’re accessing the internet from somewhere other than where you actually are.
There are two main reasons why VPNs have become hugely popular in the internet age.
Firstly, it’s a way of concealing what you’ve been looking at online. For example, if you don’t want your browser history to document that you’ve been searching for a hardcore gay twink threesome, a VPN will help keep your secrets.
Another reason people frequently use VPNs is to circumvent censorship.
Different countries impose varying restrictions on the content they believe people should be able to access. For example, a country can effectively block access to specific websites or types of content. However, a VPN allows you to appear as if you’re accessing the content from a country where it isn’t banned, thereby circumventing the censorship restriction, which means that porn surfing you do can remain uninterrupted by pesky regulation changes.
What Other Reasons Should I Use a VPN For?
Protecting yourself against scams and identity theft is another common reason for accessing the internet through a VPN. Particularly if you’re using public Wi-Fi networks, such as the airport Wi-Fi you use to cruise the terminal bathrooms on Squirt, a VPN helps to encrypt your connection and keep all of your personal data safe from hackers.
The other main reason that people are increasingly turning to VPNs for internet access is to be able to view the porn that they want to see. Around the world there’s a range of restrictions and regulations that limit our access to porn.
In the US, there are no numerous states where access to streaming sites such as Pornhub is not possible because of the restrictions being placed on porn distributors. However, a VPN enables you to mask your location and access the internet from a country where access is not restricted.
Are Other Gay Porn Watchers Using VPNs to Surf?
It’s not just the US where guys are using VPNs to access the porn that they want to watch. Europe is also witnessing an increase in the regulation of access to adult content.
On June 4, 2025, Aylo—the company behind Pornhub, YouPorn, and RedTube—blocked access to its adult sites in France to protest a new French law demanding strict age verification (e.g., ID, credit card, facial scan) for users. ProtonVPN experienced a staggering 1,000% increase in sign-ups within 30 minutes of the block. NordVPN usage increased by approximately 170%, while overall VPN use in France surged 334% on June 4, compared to its 28‑day average.
What that indicates is that those of us who enjoy watching porn online are prepared to get creative to avoid having our access limited and a VPN seems to be an effective strategy.
Who Can See Me Watching Porn without a VPN?
Even if you live in a country where access to porn hasn’t yet been restricted, you should probably be considering a VPN to help protect your privacy.
Part of the conditions of use of most ISPs – Internet Service Providers – is that they can monitor what you’re looking at. While you might be okay with that, if an ISP can monitor what you’re looking at, then so can anyone else who puts their mind to it, whether that’s government agencies or hackers who want to get their hands on your personal information.
This level of surveillance is even happening in Canada, with BlogTO reporting that Canadian authorities will soon let telecoms hand over your data to the police without a warrant. That’s an unprecedented level of invasion of privacy that we should all be concerned about.
VPNs like NordVPN, include Malware Scanners, which can help ensure that no one else knows about the porn that you’re watching or which fantasies get you off.
While we often think of viruses and malware attacks as a Windows XP problem, scammers are aware that we will live in a “mobile-first” world, meaning more viruses and spyware are being created for iPhones and Android devices than for desktop computers. This means browsing porn on your phone doesn’t mean you’re safe from attacks. VPNs could be the extra layer of security that you need.
How Can I Find the Best Gay Porn VPN for My Viewing Habits?
Comparing all the VPN options can be a bit confusing. Here are some key features to look for when considering which VPN provider to sign up with.
No Logs Policy: A no-logs policy ensures that your online activity remains private and secure without any risk of your data being stored or shared with third parties.
Server Location: The way that a VPN works is to pretend that you’re accessing the internet from a different country. The service locations determine which countries you can pretend to be in. There’s no point pretending to be in a country where the restrictions are the same or worse than where you are. The more options you have, the more access you have.
Connection Speed: Most of the time when we’re looking for porn online is to stream video content. Streaming videos require a lot of bandwidth. You need a VPN with a fast and reliable connection.
Reputation and reviews: While some VPNs are available for free, you’ll likely need to pay a subscription fee to access a high-quality and reliable VPN. Do some due diligence to ensure that you’re signing up with a reputable provider who won’t disappear overnight.
Don’t wait until you can no longer access gay porn from your location. Put the technology to work and secure your fap fantasy fuel with a VPN.
