The .sex gTLD has entered its Trademark Clearinghouse Sunrise period, which runs from 1 September to 1 October, ICM Registry has announced.

The TMCH Sunrise is for trademarks and brands who have registered their marks with the Trademark Clearinghouse.

Then on 5 October the Sunrise B/Domain Matching period will commence, running until 30 October. This is for anyone that has either participated in the .XXX Sunrise B Program in 2011 or has a registered .XXX domain name as of 1 October, 2015. Registrants eligible have a priority opportunity to register available, matching names in .SEX.

And then on 4 November anyone interested in purchasing a .SEX domain name can register one. No pre-eligibility requirements or prior registrations are necessary.