I'm talking about before the pill and other contraceptives were invented(I.E. condoms).
Was there different method throughout history and in different culture?
After all it is known as the world's oldest profession so there had to be a trial and error.
While waiting for an answer to your specific question, you might want to browse the contraception section of the FAQ; particularly the question "In early times, where brothels and prostitutes were a part of everyday life, how did the prostitutes avoid getting pregnant?"