Sore you-know-what - saddle issue?

+1 on commando. I don't want any seams between me and my saddle.

+1000 on commando! I have enough issues with saddles (less now with my new one) that I don't want them complicated by seams and other stuff.

"Other stuff" of course includes damp clammy undies... :eek:

Go commando. The problem is that undies can introduce slide and therefore friction and we all know where that leads. . . .

RUG BURN! :eek:

And nary a rug in site.

This question comes up over and over.

Again- I wear cotton panties when riding, I use a hypo-allergenic hand cream there, and I have NO problem with seams, 'clamminess', friction, or other issues, even on a 70 mile long ride.
Everyone is different. Try both ways (it's simple enough to do!) and then make your own decision.

I also go commando, once i tried it there was a huge difference. also quality of knicks also makes a difference. i have a pair of GOS women's specific knicks and also a pair of custom knicks that the LBS that i ride with got made. I can't believe the difference. The LBS knicks i don't have any discomfort after a 100km ride, but after about 40kms with the GOS once it starts to hurt. The less the seams between you, the knicks, and the saddle the better in my opinion.