diff --git a/Source/IdeologyAddon/Patches/RJW_Patch_Ideo.cs b/Source/IdeologyAddon/Patches/RJW_Patch_Ideo.cs
index 1734583..f387f14 100644
--- a/Source/IdeologyAddon/Patches/RJW_Patch_Ideo.cs
+++ b/Source/IdeologyAddon/Patches/RJW_Patch_Ideo.cs
@@ -238,7 +238,7 @@ namespace RJWSexperience.Ideology.Patches
 		public static void Postfix(SexProps props)
 		{
 			// ShortCuts: Exit Early if Pawn or Partner are null (can happen with Animals or Masturbation)
-			if (props.pawn == null || !props.hasPartner())
+			if (props.pawn?.Ideo == null || !props.hasPartner())
 				return;
 
 			if (props.partner.Ideo?.HasPrecept(VariousDefOf.ProselyzingByOrgasm) == true)