It wasn't really pain. It was more like discomfort that for at least part of the day, was a noticeable bother. Sitting for any length of time was uncomfortable. Felt like I had a little golf ball, right in there. Sex got real sketchy, and going pee was a big problem, every time you went. Not fun, but not pain. Maybe a pain in the neck.
Various seats helped, but nothing eliminated it. So, I gave up biking for a few years. Until one day, I got a good look at a LWB recumbent. A month later, I had one in my garage. Been doing 2500 miles/year ever since. For many of my friends, finding the right seat did the trick. You'll have to look at lots of them and try a few. You do end up with a small collection of seats, but you should find the right one.
That's what it's like. Doesn't sound like you. bk
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