i rode a brooks saddle for over a year and finally gave it up because it was still uncomfortable. I think some anatomies just need the cutout.
I found even after breaking the brooks saddle in (100 miles a week or more) still there was too much pressure on my soft tissue causing a sort of constant irritation. Perhaps my junk is bigger than most, perhaps my sit bones do not protrude enough. Regardless, the brooks is a beautiful saddle but the fit is not for everyone.

I ended up feeling great on a Selle Italia Lady Gel flow. http://www.selleitalia.com/eng/index.html