As a nonfiction self-help and wellness book, Dare I Say It stands out for its highly personal and narrative-driven approach. While many menopause-related guides focus primarily on medical facts and treatment options, Watts blends expert insights with memoir-style storytelling, making the book both educational and relatable. Her use of humor, candid reflections, and accessible language helps bridge the gap between clinical information and real-life experience, ensuring that readers feel both informed and emotionally validated. Watts also uses her fame to bring attention to this underrepresented topic; her experience in the entertainment industry highlights representations of midlife women in the media, and she explores how this phenomenon manifests in her personal and professional lives. 

The book aligns with a growing trend in nonfiction wellness literature that prioritizes personal storytelling as a means of engagement. Rather than positioning herself as an expert, Watts presents herself as a fellow traveler on the journey through menopause, learning alongside her readers. This narrative technique not only makes the book more engaging but also helps to counteract the authoritative, often impersonal tone that dominates much of traditional medical literature. She uses medical