High thigh socks (often called over-the-knee socks) became popular in Japan during the 1990s with the "Zettai Ryōiki" fashion trend - the term describes the little strip of bare skin between the top of the socks and a skirt/shorts.
Academic research on adult tube site use shows that excitement-seeking, diversion, and habitual use positively predict consumption patterns and problematic usage, differing by age and gender.