This just shows how different we all are. I switched from a wider Terry Butterfly to a narrower Performance Womens' Contour because of chafing/rawness in back and saddle sores, and the Contour has worked great for me. I loved the comfy-ness of the Butterfly, but it did rub me on long rides. I guess my sitbones are pretty narrow. On the Contour, I have NO center/cutout/girly bit pain, but I always wear decent shorts (Performance Ultra are my current faves).

I agree with the others that you should get better shorts, but you don't have to spend $100+ to get them - the Ultras are a lot less than that and are very good, so you might want to give them a try.

The saddle might not be right for you either, but you really can't give it a fair try without decent shorts.

Good luck!!!

Emily