This is funny because I deliberately bought the men's version of the Performance Elite Bibs I recently got. I'm a female who's an "outie" rather than an "innie" so the padding designed for boys is more comfortable. (I have the Selle Italia Gel Diva saddle with a channel too which I was hesitant about but now love.) Plus I wanted wider straps so I'd never have to worry about them slipping or digging in. I highly recommend female cyclists try shopping on the men's side of the bike shop like they do with other shops.