Quote Originally Posted by kwatts59
AFAIK there was no birth control back then.

Sorry, not good enough! Birth control has been used for thousands of years.

Egyptian ancient writings dating back to 1850 BC refer to techniques using a device placed in a woman’s vagina made of crocodile dung and fermented dough, which most likely created a hostile environment for sperm. Other items placed in the vagina included plugs of gum, honey, and acacia.
Another ancient method of birth control was done with a resin or an oil that was applied to the cervix. This form of birth control is referred to as a suppository. Olive oil and honey were some of the most common substances used. This reduced the amount of sperm that could enter the vagina thus lowering the percentile of pregnancies. One of the best suppositories was a cloth soaked in vinegar; the acidity killed the sperm.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/35411-1.asp