I would recommend giving yourself a break to let the sore parts return to normal - and before you get on the bike again get yourself a new saddle! Unfortunately we are all different and the saddle that is perfect for one of us doesn't work for someone else. For example, I have Fizik Vitesse saddles on all of my bicycles - fairly narrow with very little padding - and they work for me. Other folks swear by Terry saddles with a cutout. I tried the Terry saddlles and I found that I could feel the edges of the cutout, not comfortable. But many women here really like the Terry saddles.

I'd recommend taking a look at the Favorite Saddles forum, under Gear and Accessories. There are quite a few discussions in there about saddles; maybe you'll find some information there that will help you.

Welcome back to cycling, and welcome to the forum too!

--- Denise