If your ride today was really hilly, and you're not accustomed to riding mostly hills, this may be why you are suddenly having this issue. When I first started riding, I sought out flat places to ride. All was well "down below." Then I did my first hilly ride and YOWZA! I didn't think I would be able to sit or walk (or pee) for days. I realized my saddle was not going to cut it and I started experimenting with chamois creams.
I think the advice so far is really good. You may need some saddle adjustments or you might want to try different saddles. I use chamois cream (baby lotion or even Astroglide) everywhere "down there." Even on super hilly rides, if things are slippery, it seems to keep the saddle-shorts-body interface happy.
Good luck and don't worry, your pain will subside!




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