Crotch issue

[DebW]

And it's not just finding the right saddle, but also adjusting it correctly. The nose should be roughly level. I say roughly because a saddle may sag a bit or change shape when you sit on it, and thus putting a level on top of it is merely a good place to start. If it's tilted up, you'll get pressure on the front of your crotch no matter what. Try tilting the saddle in small increments and riding a couple miles on it each time. If you feel like you're sliding forward or have too much weight on your hands, the nose is pointed down. If there is weight on the front of your crotch, it too up. Fore-aft position on the saddle rails also makes a difference, because if it is in the wrong place, you'll still want to sit on the wrong part of the saddle and may not have your sit bones where they are supported.

Saddles vary in the width of the base, the width of the nose, the way they taper between base and nose, their firmness, etc. If you're riding a saddle designed for a man, chances are that your sit bones are hanging over the sides of the saddle and you'll never be comfortable like that. Some people go through a lot of experimentation before finding the saddle that's perfect for them. Good luck.