this is definitely an area where what manufacturers offer differs extraordinarily by targeted gender. As usual, the options for women are more limited.
The question on underwear is surprisingly divisive too. You can get cycling specific underwear. I think the main thing is to try stuff on shorter rides before you do anything longer.
That said, I cycled for many years without special clothing, including a few 150+ milers.
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