Hi, greengirl! Welcome. These gals know a lot more about saddles than I do, so take their advice. My tidbit is this--my mom, who rides a lot, and is nearly 70, told me that even with great chamois and no seams, there's friction. It wouldn't hurt to put some lube (Desitin, chamois butter, Eucerin, etc) "up front" and see if that helps, too. It's made a difference for me. Lise