Regular readers know how much Mashable rates ExpressVPN, so it’s no surprise to see it at the top of this VPN roundup. It offers the very best in online security and streaming, and boasts a wide range of advanced features for both beginners and advanced users.

That’s further bolstered by strong connection speeds, powerful encryption, and access to a diverse network of 3,000 servers in more than 100 countries worldwide — though that's fewer servers than other VPN services offer. Even so, it’s a catch-all solution for securely streaming porn.

It works via an easy-to-navigate app and has a stack of features such as ShuffleIP, which automatically changes your IP address every time you land on a new website, and a split-tunnelling tool that allows you to decide which traffic is routed through the VPN (though that feature isn’t available on iOS). There’s also a kill switch that disables your internet connection if for any reason the VPN fails — that means you’re never streaming without online protection.

You can choose from three plans: Basic, Advanced, and Pro. Basic includes 10 simultaneous connections, an ad and malicious site blocker, and limited access to privacy tools. Advanced adds even more, including two extra simultaneous connections, a tracker blocker, and an eSIM with three days of unlimited data. Pro goes the whole hog, with 14 simultaneous connections, a dedicated IP address, a five-day eSIM, and full access to privacy tools.

The kicker is that ExpressVPN isn’t the cheapest service around, but that’s a reflection of the quality, and there’s no multi-hop, an added security feature that you’ll find on other services. Overall though, it’s a strong recommend for casual internet use and porn streaming.

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Private Internet Access is an impressive service that offers powerful levels of encryption and a massive server network. Both of these things are pretty crucial when navigating porn sites. And it has versions of its app available on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, along with an extension for Chrome.

Users can connect 10 devices simultaneous with the same account, making it a top option for large households or anyone who streams porn on multiple devices (and let’s be honest — you can never have too much of a good thing). You get solid base level features, which include your standard secure VPN account, encrypted WiFi, leak protection, a kill switch, and more.

Users also get a dedicated IP address feature and plenty of customisation options, making Private Internet Access one of the most versatile options for secure porn streaming.

All of the above is packaged in an easy-to-use and intuitive interface. It isn’t the sexiest or most dynamic platform you’ll find, but it will certainly work for complete VPN beginners. In fact, that kind of sums up PIA — it’s reliably solid, affordable, and no-fuss, even if it does lack some of the innovative features you’ll find elsewhere. But for those who are more experienced with VPNs, PIA offers plenty of customization options for retooling its features to your own specification.

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Online privacy is something to take seriously if you're regularly using porn sites. And VPN privacy doesn’t come much more robust than with NordVPN, which holds firm over each of its four plans (Basic, Plus, Complete and Prime). It utilises rock solid encryption and protocols while simultaneously protecting against dark web threats, data leaks, and trackers. And NordVPN itself never tracks your log history. Though it’s also worth noting that while it does track and block malware, it doesn’t offer full antivirus protection that you’ll find with other VPN services.

Other security features include split tunnelling, which allows you to choose which apps do and don’t need VPN protection, plus double VPN (aka multi-hop) that quite literally doubles up the protection by rerouting your connection through two servers, as well as multi-factor authentication (always annoying but still necessary) and a kill switch. You even get post-quantum encryption via the NordLynx protocol, which is a future proofing encryption that prevents data being stolen now and decrypted at a later date.

Subscribers get access to an estimated 8,000 servers across more than 200 worldwide locations, with the option of connecting six devices at the same time. NordVPN is one of the few VPNs that lets you route your traffic between its own secure VPN servers and the Tor network, which creates another layer of security when you're visiting adult sites.

As an added bonus, it’s rated as one of the best VPNs for general streaming (not just from porn sites!) and it comes equipped with NordPass password manager if you sign up for the Plus or Ultimate plans. Overall, NordVPN is our top pick here for anyone who values security above all else.

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CyberGhost VPN is a strong choice for beginners due to its attractive and easy-to-use interface. VPNs can be overwhelming, but CyberGhost VPN keeps things nice and simple. If it sounds more basic, that's probably because CyberGhost has been in the VPN game for about 15 years, long before most internet users knew what a VPN was or that they needed one for porn streaming. CyberGhost hasn't kept up with the kind of innovation that you'll find elsewhere but it's solid and dependable nevertheless.

While it's lacking in the more advanced security features — there's no password manager and its malware protection isn't quite as strong, for instance — it has a strong privacy policy and won't store information on your IP address, DNS queries, browsing history, or session duration, which is always reassuring when you're navigating porn sites.

Users also get access to a massive network of servers, split tunnelling, multiple simultaneous connections, a kill switch and so much more. And if you opt for the two-year plan, it's among the cheapest options listed here. It also offers free trials — a 24-hour trial for Windows and MacOS, three days for Android, or a massive seven days for iOS. Connection speeds can be a tad inconsistent, but that's a trade off when you're getting a budget price. And bear in mind that you get a maximum of seven devices with this VPN.

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ProtonVPN is a slick service with an impressive collection of advanced features, and it has the best free version out there. What's not to like?

ProtonVPN is Switzerland-based, meaning your data is shielded by Swiss privacy laws, which are some of the strongest in the world. ProtonVPN also has a strict no logging policy that means very little (if any) information is retained — it doesn't record user traffic, session data, or VPN activity — and no data can be revealed to third parties. Indeed, privacy is a top priority, which is reassuring when navigating the perilous security traps of porn sites.

Everything's controlled via a slick app interface. Our reviewer called in "cyberbougie" while also crediting the sheer scale of the ProtonVPN network — almost 12,000 servers across 117 countries. And you'll find that speeds and performance are pretty consistent no matter where in the world the server connection is. It has a VPN accelerator feature that helps keep the pace up.

Other features include Secure Core, which effectively doubles up the VPN protection like multi-hop. It also allows you to connect to the Tor network and throw up NetShield, which protects against pop-ups and malware. Elsewhere there's a kill switch, split tunnelling, DNS leak prevention, and more.

The free version is pretty great — that's a great starting point — but you will need to upgrade if you plan on doing a lot of streaming on porn sites.

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There are numerous reasons to recommend Surfshark, not least of all the budget price, which ranks alongside CyberGhost as an absolute steal when you sign up for the longer-term deal. But what really sets Surfshark apart for us is that it gives you an unlimited number of connections. It's perfect for households with lots of devices all competing for a secure connection. Install the app on as many devices as you like and for all-round protection and anonymity.

There are plenty of features to enjoy, including split tunnelling, a kill switch, auto-connect, and DNS leak protection to help to keep your data private when streaming porn. A feature called CleanWeb blocks pop-ups and other unwanted interruptions, while Alternative ID allows you to set up a fake profile to avoid receiving junk and relentless mailing list spam.

Its security is reassuringly robust thanks to military-grade encryption. It also utilises a no-logs system that retains the most basic and necessary information but quickly wipes it from the record when you log off. And it never records your browsing history or other internet activity data.

Other security features include a built-in antivirus that does regular scans. You can also choose to block certain types of content but if you're using it to access porn sites, that might be surplus to requirements. When you consider the unlimited number of connections, strong connection speeds, impressive app, and these powerful privacy tools, the long-term price plan is a no-brainer.

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