An intimate relationship may or may not include sexuality. Polyamorists vary a great deal in their attitudes toward casual or recreational sex. In any case, polyamory is more about stable, intimate, emotionally committed relationships rather than casual sex. There is usually no emotional involvement as in polyamory. Swinging is a form of monogamy in which usually two primary partners agree to have casual sex with other couples or singles.
Swingers have their own organizations, newsletters, and contact networks.
They are not likely to find much of an interest in polyamory except by coincidence. The polyamory and swing communities are allies under the alternative lifestyles banner. Many swingers have transitioned to the polyamory lifestyle through their desire to be emotionally committed in a multipartnered relationship. The opposite of jealousy. This usually involves a commitment between each of the partners and decisions are usually made by mutual consent.