Menstrual cups can be messier. As you remove the cup, you are also removing the fluid that it has collected over the past eight to 12 hours. It takes some practice to develop a system that works for you. Many women remove it while "hovering" over the toilet to avoid any spills on their clothing or the floor. If possible, you may also want to practice removing the cup while in the shower. The cup can be cleaned with fresh water then reinserted for the next 8 to 12 hours. You may want to wear a pad or panty liner until you have mastered the removal and insertion of your menstrual cup. When you need to perform this removal and reinsertion in a public restroom, you may need to strategize to come up with the best way to rinse your cup, since sinks are not usually part of the individual stalls. Some women have trouble with insertion. Teenagers and younger women sometimes have trouble with inserting a menstrual cup. Some women that have never had sexual intercourse have trouble with insertion. Problems with removing the cup are more common than insertion difficulties. It is important not to pull down on the stem. Since the cup is being help in place by suction, pulling down on the stem can cause irritations or even tears to the surrounding vaginal tissue. The proper way to remove the menstrual cup is to pinch the base to break the suction, then pull down and out. Empty the collected fluid into the toilet, clean the cup with fresh water, and reinsert. Once you have completed your menstrual cycle, you must clean the cup thoroughly. If you don't think you have time or would be willing to do this, then the menstrual cup may not be for you. You can sterilize the cup by placing it in a shallow pan of boiling water for five minutes. Other methods used for baby bottles and pacifiers using sterilizing solutions can also work for menstrual cups. Follow the guidelines for cleaning provided in the product literature.

Summary: Consider the clean-up process. Know you may have trouble inserting the menstrual cup. Be aware that you may struggle to remove the cup. Decide if you have the time to sterilize the cup after each use.

Many oils, such as nut oils, seed oils, and vegetable oils, contain high amounts of vitamin E. Some that you may want to try, in order of vitamin E content, are wheat germ oil, sunflower oil, safflower oil, corn oil, and soybean oil. When deciding what oil to cook with, be sure to consider the other nutrition information, as well as the smoking point, to see which oil is best for your specific needs. Try using extra virgin olive oil instead of salad dressing. Olive oil is a rich source of vitamin E, in addition to having many other health benefits. You can mix a couple tablespoons of balsamic vinegar with your olive oil to make a more flavorful dressing. Vitamin E can be found in leafy greens such as swiss chard, mustard greens, spinach, turnip greens, and kale. Try replacing traditional lettuce or cabbage in your salad for one of these greens. Try combining a couple of these, such as kale and mustard greens, in a salad. When using robust greens like kale, mustard greens, or swiss chard, massage the leaves with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the juice from half of a lemon. This will soften the leaves and make them much easier to eat! Spinach is known to be an ultimate health food, so consider adding spinach to a meal whenever you can. A half cup of cooked spinach contains 16% of your daily value of vitamin E. Red bell peppers, asparagus, broccoli, collard greens, and butternut squash are all loaded with vitamins and nutrients, including vitamin E. Try integrating them into your meals, or cooking them as a snack between meals. All bell peppers contain similar nutrients, but red bell peppers contain the highest vitamin E content. Try adding red bell peppers to a salad, and preparing the other veggies as a side dish for your main course. Start your day with 1-3 eggs, cooked to your preference. Eggs contain a moderate amount of vitamin E, and when combined with vegetables that are high in vitamin E, they can increase the amount of vitamin E that is absorbed by your body. Experiment with adding spinach, avocado, tomatoes, or bell peppers to an omelet or scrambling them with your eggs. Spices like paprika and chili powder, as well as dried herbs such as basil, oregano, and parsley, are good sources of vitamin E. Try adding chili powder to soups, eggs, and poultry. Paprika can go well with many savory foods, and can be used in meat rubs and marinades.

Summary: Use cooking oils rich in vitamin E. Choose the right leafy greens. Add lots of vegetables. Eat eggs. Add herbs and spices.

You can add extra things in the vivarium to improve your dragon's quality of life. Other furniture you can add to the vivarium includes sturdy sand-blasted and sterilized branches. This means they are free from parasites and bacteria which could potentially grow in the warmth of the vivarium. Arrange the branches so they are on a gentle upward incline, to allow the dragon to climb if he wants. Plastic imitation plants give the illusion of greenery to the vivarium. Don't put live plants in the vivarium; keeping them is very difficult. Live plants will wilt because of the heat, and watering the plants increases the humidity, which encourages mold. Plastic imitation plants look great and are easy to deal with. In addition to plants, the hide, and a branch, you can place additional logs, bamboo shoots, and rocks in the tank. You can even build a rock structure. This will give him more things to walk through and make it nicer for you to look at. If you have a glass tank, get a tank background to place on the back of the tank. It helps make your pet feel more secure than a blank spot. Plus, it will be nice to look at for you and your family. You can buy reptile hammocks for your bearded dragon. Dragons seem to really like hammocks. This will give him a place to lay and enjoy himself.
Summary: Add other furniture. Place some plastic green plants. Add decorations. Put a tank background on the tank. Consider a reptile hammock.