Cyclist - saddle sore help

[PhoebeMcPeePee]

I go out a couple of times a week doing c.20km and meant to be gradually increasing distance by 10km / month (100km ride next spring) except OMFG my 'undercarriage' is so bloody sore . I tried padded cycling shorts last week but gutted I didn't notice much difference. It's more my (tmi) slightly protruding lady bits than my backside but tbh everything just seems to chafe & I feel bruised afterwards .

I'm hoping to get a new used road bike for Christmas but if a new saddle will make a big difference & I get one now, can I transfer it to any new bike? Any other suggestions?

Bodyglide, plus good shorts. A womens specific saddle with a cut out will help too, but mostly its bodyglide (if you buy chamois cream, ensure that it does NOT contain menthol) that will stop the chafing. Apply generously in all the places you can imagine chafing.

It will get better though.

When I got my road bike I did get a bit sore but then I moved the saddle down by about half a centimetre and the problem was solved.