Originally Posted by Machka

Speaking as a female cyclist ...

-- make sure the saddle is wide enough for your sitbones. You need to sit on your sitbones, not on any other parts down there.

-- don't use soft gel saddles. A harder saddle is better because you can support yourself on your sitbones rather than sinking into the gel and creating all sorts of friction.

-- make sure the bicycle fit is correct.

-- develop a strong core so that you can sit properly on a saddle. When you are sitting on your sitbones and when you have a strong core, you can lift the front of your general sitting area off the saddle so that you don't put pressure on that area.

-- get a good pair of cycling shorts.