What is .sex?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .sex on April 18, 2015. Like most of the newer endings, it was applied for in the 2012 New gTLD Program round and its registry agreement was signed on November 13, 2014.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 6 name servers for .sex, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .sex haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.sex).
.sex FAQ
What does .sex mean?
.sex is a generic top-level domain named for the word "sex", and it's aimed at adult. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .sex used for?
.sex is mostly used for adult. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .sex?
None. .sex is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .sex domain extension?
ICM Registry SX LLC operates .sex as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .sex created?
.sex was delegated to the DNS root zone on April 18, 2015.
Is .sex a valid domain?
Yes. .sex is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2015, so .sex addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .sex domain?
.sex names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read ICM Registry SX LLC's policy if you're unsure.
Is .sex DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .sex.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed October 14, 2026. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
