diff --git a/code/__HELPERS/mobs.dm b/code/__HELPERS/mobs.dm
index 2827e40120..d93a89a179 100644
--- a/code/__HELPERS/mobs.dm
+++ b/code/__HELPERS/mobs.dm
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@
 		init_sprite_accessory_subtypes(/datum/sprite_accessory/underwear/socks, GLOB.socks_list)
 	return pick(GLOB.socks_list)
 
-/proc/random_features(intendedspecies)
+/proc/random_features(intendedspecies, intended_gender)
 	if(!GLOB.tails_list_human.len)
 		init_sprite_accessory_subtypes(/datum/sprite_accessory/tails/human, GLOB.tails_list_human)
 	if(!GLOB.tails_list_lizard.len)
@@ -149,7 +149,13 @@
 	var/color2 = random_short_color()
 	var/color3 = random_short_color()
 
-	//CIT CHANGE - changes this entire return to support cit's snowflake parts
+	var/body_model = MALE
+	switch(intended_gender)
+		if(MALE, FEMALE)
+			body_model = intended_gender
+		if(PLURAL)
+			body_model = pick(MALE,FEMALE)
+
 	return(list(
 		"mcolor"			= color1,
 		"mcolor2"			= color2,
@@ -209,7 +215,7 @@
 		"ipc_antenna"		= "None",
 		"flavor_text"		= "",
 		"meat_type"			= "Mammalian",
-		"body_model"		= MALE,
+		"body_model"		= body_model,
 		"body_size"			= RESIZE_DEFAULT_SIZE
 		))
 
diff --git a/code/datums/dna.dm b/code/datums/dna.dm
index f57fb70ca8..e0df2a8f1b 100644
--- a/code/datums/dna.dm
+++ b/code/datums/dna.dm
@@ -309,7 +309,7 @@
 	unique_enzymes = generate_unique_enzymes()
 	uni_identity = generate_uni_identity()
 	generate_dna_blocks()
-	features = random_features(species?.id)
+	features = random_features(species?.id, holder?.gender)
 
 
 /datum/dna/stored //subtype used by brain mob's stored_dna
diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/bloodsucker/powers/veil.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/bloodsucker/powers/veil.dm
index 671f88f2c1..422d645ad2 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/bloodsucker/powers/veil.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/bloodsucker/powers/veil.dm
@@ -93,7 +93,7 @@
 	H.socks = random_socks(H.gender)
 	//H.eye_color = random_eye_color()
 	REMOVE_TRAIT(H, TRAIT_DISFIGURED, null) //
-	H.dna.features = random_features(H.dna.species?.id)
+	H.dna.features = random_features(H.dna.species?.id, H.gender)
 
 	// Apply Appearance
 	H.update_body(TRUE) // Outfit and underwear, also body and privates.
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/dead/new_player/preferences_setup.dm b/code/modules/mob/dead/new_player/preferences_setup.dm
index b669e30a06..317efc2c1f 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/dead/new_player/preferences_setup.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/dead/new_player/preferences_setup.dm
@@ -23,11 +23,7 @@
 	if(!pref_species)
 		var/rando_race = pick(GLOB.roundstart_races)
 		pref_species = new rando_race()
-	features = random_features(pref_species?.id)
-	if(gender == MALE || gender != FEMALE)
-		features["body_model"] = gender
-	else if(gender == PLURAL)
-		features["body_model"] = pick(MALE,FEMALE)
+	features = random_features(pref_species?.id, gender)
 	age = rand(AGE_MIN,AGE_MAX)
 
 /datum/preferences/proc/update_preview_icon(equip_job = TRUE)