I have a seat that is not comfortable and I have trouble with, but I have ridden with it for 2 years and have just finally come to the conclusion that I shouldn't be having to suffer to enjoy my riding. I ordered a Terry Rosie and am still waiting on it to come in.
I have never had a leather seat so I have had no problems with my shorts being runined.
Anyway, I just wanted to post and let you know that you are not alone, and it's a battle going through saddles trying to find a good one.
You might want to post this in the New Riders or Open Topic (biking related) thread. Or do a search on seats, there are lots of post about trying to find a good fitting seat.
Good luck on your quest and I hope you are able to ride pain free soon. I hope I can join you when I get my new one.
I really just hope I don't have to search forever and this one will be the one. LOL