Quote Originally Posted by Blueberry View Post
Noseless saddles feel terrible to me because I use the nose of the saddle to steer - hard to explain, but I do...
Everyone does (use the saddle nose to steer) - noseless saddles are a danger unless you never go more than a few mph.... you steer a bike with your core, your pelvis and your thighs - not your arms. The handlebars of a bike are only used to steer if you are going very slowly - turn the handlebars at high speed and you crash.

+1 to Oak rest, heal and then go and 1. get a good bike fitting 2. get a good saddle fitting. 3. get good clothing 4. practice good chamois habits

Make sure your bike fits you well- for example, if you are stretching too far to reach the handlebars you could be rotating your pelvis too far forward and that can certainly cause saddle irritation. Make sure your saddle is the correct width. Get one with a cut out if you require it. Get yourself some good shorts - and that doesn't necessarily mean the ones with the biggest pad..... cycling shorts are meant to prevent chafing, not really to "pad" your backside. Shorts with a big diaper like pad that isn't anatomically shaped can cause more problems than they solve. Find some good shorts with a women's specific chamois that works well for your body. Lastly - get out of those shorts pronto when you are finished riding - don't re-wear shorts without washing them and shower as soon as possible after a ride (if that's impossible, use a baby wipe)