diff --git a/code/modules/client/preferences.dm b/code/modules/client/preferences.dm
index 1646e24652..17b582a566 100644
--- a/code/modules/client/preferences.dm
+++ b/code/modules/client/preferences.dm
@@ -1768,7 +1768,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(preferences_datums)
 	character.set_species(chosen_species, icon_update=0)
 
 	//citadel code
-	character.give_genitals()
+	character.give_genitals(TRUE)
 	character.flavor_text = features["flavor_text"] //Let's update their flavor_text at least initially
 	character.canbearoused = arousable
 
diff --git a/html/changelogs/AutoChangeLog-pr-5251.yml b/html/changelogs/AutoChangeLog-pr-5251.yml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..db555577c1
--- /dev/null
+++ b/html/changelogs/AutoChangeLog-pr-5251.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,4 @@
+author: "deathride58"
+delete-after: True
+changes: 
+  - bugfix: "Genitals now reset properly between previews"