IMHO a lot of this is the need for adaptation to increased stress. I've heard a lot of stories of people going through quite a few different saddles until they

IMHO a lot of this is the need for adaptation to increased stress. I've heard a lot of stories of people going through quite a few different saddles until they finally find one that "works", but in the meantime they've also been spending a lot of time riding and have toughened up their posterior. So was it the saddle or the adaptation that solved the issue? I'll wear padded shorts and lycra for a looong ride (2-6 hours) as it's just more comfortable, but plain tights under short and a cotton tshirt is fine for the 30min commute.