Abstract: A fiber optic connector comprises a body and a cable guide. The body comprises a first end for interfacing with a fiber optic transceiver and a second end for receiving a fiber optic cable. The body includes a passage from the first end of the body to the second end of the body for receiving the cable. The cable guide comprises a first end having a first inner perimeter and a second end having a second inner perimeter. The cable guide includes a passage from the first end of the cable guide to the second end of the cable guide for receiving the fiber optic cable. The first end of the cable guide is coupled to the second end of the body. The length of the first inner perimeter is less than the length of the second inner perimeter, thereby limiting bending of a portion of the fiber optic cable within and proximate the cable guide and allowing radial movement of the fiber optic cable within the cable guide.