Sock Fetish

A sexual interest in socks is known as a "sock fetish." This covers the sexualized removal of socks as well as their attractiveness and arousal. Since only the feet that these fetishists appreciate are wearing socks, a sock fetish seems to be tied to foot fetishism. Women's socked feet are typically the object of fetishization.

Internet sock fetishists might see photographs of socked feet or even purchase worn socks to smell and enjoy in the privacy of their homes. In this manner, sock fetishism parallels a used panty fetish, for which there is a substantial internet market.

Olfactophilia, or arousal triggered by specific scents, is another term for fetishes associated with the smell of worn clothing. Dirty socks are the source of the stench for a sock fetishist. According to a 1994 study, old socks that smell stimulate 45% of those with foot fetishes.

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Despite being hailed as a "new trend" in internet news articles from 2021, Google Trends indicates that interest in the subject has remained unchanged over the previous five years. However, social media and well-known internet marketplaces may draw more attention to this subterranean desire.

The scent of old socks is complicated and still being studied. According to research, it is a combination of lactic acid, fatty acids, and ammonia. Dogs are attracted to and may become obsessed with their owners' socks, especially when they are experiencing separation anxiety. This implies that a person's foot odor may have a chemically distinct quality that contributes to the attraction of fantasists.