to Ridin a giant: did you check out the spongywonders?
to Dogmama : I had a leather saddle 32 years ago on my first "ten speed" 'bike. I don't remember it bothering me, but of course, I don't remember much from those days.
to Barrb46: I agree, bike shorts make a tremendous difference.
Now to all of you, I just went out on Sunday and bought a R800 Feminine Cannondale road bike. Woohoo! It's so fast. A couple of new things for me - cleats for one. Love them, what a difference. It makes it so easy. And if I may brag a bit, I have not fallen, so far...
The saddle is a Terry Butterfly. I'm not sure about it yet. The rear end part or 'sit bone' stuff seems OK, but up towards the front... I know ones ears and nose keep growing, but labia? Seems a bit of pressure there. I'm going to give it a while to get used to, but I may end up with another spongywonder. Anyone try the Koobi saddles? They look to be cut out all the way to the nose, so that could be a possibility.