diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/status_effects.dm b/code/__DEFINES/status_effects.dm
index aa4b044ed0f..6df74ad5fc0 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/status_effects.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/status_effects.dm
@@ -34,6 +34,8 @@
 
 #define STATUS_EFFECT_BLOODDRUNK /datum/status_effect/blooddrunk //Stun immunity and greatly reduced damage taken
 
+#define STATUS_EFFECT_SPEEDLEGS /datum/status_effect/speedlegs //Handles cling speed boost and chemical cost.
+
 /////////////
 // DEBUFFS //
 /////////////
diff --git a/code/datums/status_effects/buffs.dm b/code/datums/status_effects/buffs.dm
index 54735988b9c..75fd2bf0ca5 100644
--- a/code/datums/status_effects/buffs.dm
+++ b/code/datums/status_effects/buffs.dm
@@ -294,3 +294,43 @@
 
 /datum/status_effect/regenerative_core/on_remove()
 	REMOVE_TRAIT(owner, TRAIT_IGNOREDAMAGESLOWDOWN, id)
+
+
+/datum/status_effect/speedlegs
+	duration = -1
+	status_type = STATUS_EFFECT_UNIQUE
+	tick_interval = 4 SECONDS
+	alert_type = null
+	var/stacks = 0
+
+/datum/status_effect/speedlegs/on_apply()
+	ADD_TRAIT(owner, TRAIT_GOTTAGOFAST, "changeling")
+	return TRUE
+
+/datum/status_effect/speedlegs/tick()
+	if(owner.stat || owner.staminaloss >= 90 || owner.mind.changeling.chem_charges <= (stacks + 1) * 3)
+		to_chat(owner, "<span class='danger'>Our muscles relax without the energy to strengthen them.</span>")
+		owner.Weaken(3)
+		owner.remove_status_effect(STATUS_EFFECT_SPEEDLEGS)
+	else
+		stacks++
+		message_admins("stacks increased to [stacks]")
+		owner.mind.changeling.chem_charges -= stacks * 3 //At first the changeling may regenerate chemicals fast enough to nullify fatigue, but it will stack
+		if(stacks == 7) //Warning message that the stacks are getting too high
+			to_chat(owner, "<span class='warning'>Our legs are really starting to hurt...</span>")
+
+/datum/status_effect/speedlegs/before_remove()
+	if(stacks < 3 && !(owner.stat || owner.staminaloss >= 90 || owner.mind.changeling.chem_charges <= (stacks + 1) * 3)) //We don't want people to turn it on and off fast, however, we need it forced off if the 3 later conditions are met.
+		to_chat(owner, "<span class='notice'>Our muscles just tensed up, they will not relax so fast.</span>")
+		return FALSE
+	return TRUE
+
+/datum/status_effect/speedlegs/on_remove()
+	REMOVE_TRAIT(owner, TRAIT_GOTTAGOFAST, "changeling")
+	if(!owner.weakened)
+		to_chat(owner, "<span class='notice'>Our muscles relax.</span>")
+		if(stacks >= 7)
+			to_chat(owner, "<span class='danger'>We collapse in exhaustion.</span>")
+			owner.Weaken(3)
+			owner.emote("gasp")
+	owner.mind.changeling.geneticdamage += stacks
diff --git a/code/game/gamemodes/changeling/powers/strained_muscles.dm b/code/game/gamemodes/changeling/powers/strained_muscles.dm
index a89daed095f..8c9b6009179 100644
--- a/code/game/gamemodes/changeling/powers/strained_muscles.dm
+++ b/code/game/gamemodes/changeling/powers/strained_muscles.dm
@@ -1,52 +1,25 @@
-//Strained Muscles: Temporary speed boost at the cost of rapid damage
+//Strained Muscles: Temporary speed boost at the cost of chemicals
 //Limited because of hardsuits and such; ideally, used for a quick getaway
 
 /datum/action/changeling/strained_muscles
 	name = "Strained Muscles"
 	desc = "We evolve the ability to reduce the acid buildup in our muscles, allowing us to move much faster."
-	helptext = "The strain will make us tired, and we will rapidly become fatigued. Standard weight restrictions, like hardsuits, still apply. Cannot be used in lesser form."
+	helptext = "The strain will use up our chemicals faster over time, and is not sustainable. Causes slight genetic damage to our genome. Can not be used in lesser form."
 	button_icon_state = "strained_muscles"
 	chemical_cost = 0
 	dna_cost = 1
 	req_human = 1
-	var/stacks = 0 //Increments every 5 seconds; damage increases over time
-	var/enabled = 0 //Whether or not you are a hedgehog
+	max_genetic_damage = 0
 
 /datum/action/changeling/strained_muscles/sting_action(mob/living/carbon/user)
-	enabled = !enabled
-	if(enabled)
-		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>Our muscles tense and strengthen.</span>")
+	if(!user.has_status_effect(STATUS_EFFECT_SPEEDLEGS))
+		if(user.dna.species.speed_mod < 0)
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>We are moving as fast as we can, we can not go faster.</span>")
+		else
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>Our muscles tense and strengthen.</span>")
+			user.apply_status_effect(STATUS_EFFECT_SPEEDLEGS)
 	else
-		REMOVE_TRAIT(user, TRAIT_GOTTAGOFAST, "changeling")
-		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>Our muscles relax.</span>")
-		if(stacks >= 10)
-			to_chat(user, "<span class='danger'>We collapse in exhaustion.</span>")
-			user.Weaken(3)
-			user.emote("gasp")
-
-	while(enabled)
-		ADD_TRAIT(user, TRAIT_GOTTAGOFAST, "changeling")
-		if(user.stat || user.staminaloss >= 90)
-			enabled = 0 //Let's use something exact instead of !enabled where we can.
-			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>Our muscles relax without the energy to strengthen them.</span>")
-			REMOVE_TRAIT(user, TRAIT_GOTTAGOFAST, "changeling")
-			user.Weaken(2)
-			user.emote("gasp")
-			break
-
-		stacks++
-		//user.take_organ_damage(stacks * 0.03, 0)
-		user.staminaloss += stacks * 1.3 //At first the changeling may regenerate stamina fast enough to nullify fatigue, but it will stack
-
-		if(stacks == 11) //Warning message that the stacks are getting too high
-			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>Our legs are really starting to hurt...</span>")
-
-		sleep(40)
-
-	while(!enabled) //Damage stacks decrease fairly rapidly while not in sanic mode
-		if(stacks >= 1)
-			stacks--
-		sleep(20)
+		user.remove_status_effect(STATUS_EFFECT_SPEEDLEGS)
 
 	SSblackbox.record_feedback("nested tally", "changeling_powers", 1, list("[name]"))
 	return 1