I recently learned in health class about a disorder called Peyronie's disease, which is an irregular bend in the penis.

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I recently learned in health class about a disorder called Peyronie's disease, which is an irregular bend in the penis.

My teacher says one of the causes is masturbation. Is this true?

No, your teacher is wrong – masturbation does not cause Peyronie's disease. The term refers to a buildup of scar tissue in the erectile tissue of the penis, which causes a sharp bend in the penis during erection. It is most commonly caused by trauma, perhaps sustained during an injury, and generally doesn't develop gradually over time.

Minor bends in the penis are considered normal and don't necessitate treatment. For actual cases of Peyronie's disease, where erection is painful and intercourse is difficult or impossible, medical treatment, which may include surgery, can help.