diff --git a/modular_citadel/code/modules/arousal/organs/genitals.dm b/modular_citadel/code/modules/arousal/organs/genitals.dm
index 3a0818e2..6e37beef 100644
--- a/modular_citadel/code/modules/arousal/organs/genitals.dm
+++ b/modular_citadel/code/modules/arousal/organs/genitals.dm
@@ -46,7 +46,8 @@
 	update_size()
 	update_appearance()
 	update_link()
-	owner.update_inv_w_uniform() //GS13: rebuild overlays on genitals appearance update, for modular clothes
+	if(owner)//GS13: rebuild overlays on genitals appearance update, for modular clothes
+		owner.update_inv_w_uniform() 
 
 //exposure and through-clothing code
 /mob/living/carbon