diff --git a/code/modules/vore/eating/living.dm b/code/modules/vore/eating/living.dm
index bf41c46332..5f280fb04d 100644
--- a/code/modules/vore/eating/living.dm
+++ b/code/modules/vore/eating/living.dm
@@ -384,6 +384,9 @@
 	if(!istype(tasted))
 		return
 
+	if(!tasted.client?.prefs_vr.lickable)
+		return
+
 	if(src == stat)
 		return