Personally, I think it helps. When I test rode my bike it had a Fizik Women's saddle with no cutout, I was getting pressure from it and was miserable after 15 minutes. Switched to a saddle with a cutout and the pressure was alievated. I think it helps, but saddles are personal.
Amanda
2011 Specialized Epic Comp 29er | Specialized Phenom | "Marie Laveau"
2007 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Road | Selle Italia Lady Gel Flow | "Miranda"
You don't have to be great to get started, but you do have to get started to be great. -Lee J. Colan