Abstract: A disposable stylus is described. The stylus may include a stem having a grip region and an end having a tip. This stylus may include a conductive path between the grip region and the tip having an electrical conductivity that is greater than a predefined amount. During use, a user may grasp or hold the grip region of the stylus. Then, while maintaining contact with the stylus, the user may touch or contact a surface of, e.g., a touch-sensitive display at a contact point using the tip. The stylus may form a conductive path between the user's fingers and the surface. This conductive path may allow the user to transfer or redistribute electric charge to or in the touch-sensitive display, so that a location of the contact point may be determined by the touch-sensitive display while protecting the user from pathogens on or associated with the surface.