The invention relates to an enteral feeding connector. The enteral feedingconnectorcomprises a stem member configured to fit inside a shroud skirt of a femaleenteral feedingconnector, wherein an end of the stem member comprises a positive taper funnel-shapedopening. The enteral feeding connector also comprises an outer radial surfaceof the end of thestem member in a shape to match a profile of an inner radial surface of theshroud skirt, such thatthe outer radial surface of the end of the stem member is flush with the innerradial surface of theshroud skirt when the stem member is disposed within the shroud skirt.
