Can reality checks be useful, even after Im aware that Im dreaming?
Yes, absolutely. If you take them throughout the lucid dream, you will lower the chances of you losing lucidity. This is especially helpful if you wish to explore the dreamscape, where its easy to forget youre dreaming. They can also be used for simple amusement. It can be a very interesting experience to put one of your fingers through your own hand or to have eight fingers on one hand.