.sex
.sex is a generic extension, run by ICM Registry SX LLC since 2015. Anyone can register a .sex name through a registrar that sells it.
| Type | Generic |
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| Registry operator | ICM Registry SX LLC |
| Who can register | Anyone |
| In the root zone since | 18 April 2015 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.nic.sex/ |
| WHOIS server | whois.nic.sex |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/sex |
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All 14 registrars for .sex. Other registrars may sell it too.
Look up a .sex domain
The .sex registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .sex domain's registrar, dates, status and DNS in one place. For the raw record, use the WHOIS lookup.
New to extensions? The guide to how domain extensions work covers generic, country-code and brand extensions. For who sells extensions in general, see the list of domain registrars.
Sources: the IANA root zone database and the ICANN list of generic extensions (refreshed 2026-10-24). Something out of date? Tell us.
Frequently asked questions
Who runs the .sex extension?
ICM Registry SX LLC is the registry operator for .sex. The registry keeps the list of every .sex name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .sex domain?
Yes. Anyone can register a .sex name through a registrar that sells it.
When was .sex created?
.sex was added to the DNS root zone on 18 April 2015, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .sex domain?
The .sex registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.nic.sex/ and over WHOIS at whois.nic.sex. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .sex signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .sex zone is signed, so a .sex domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.